Livestock thefts increase as criminals use new tricks

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September 3 2020 - 7:00am
A NSW rural investigator checks the tag on a cattle in a crush. Picture: NSW Police
A NSW rural investigator checks the tag on a cattle in a crush. Picture: NSW Police

The high value of rural livestock since the drought and bushfires is increasing the rate of "duffing" in regional areas around Canberra and in southern NSW, with NSW police expanding their investigation team and setting up a specialist taskforce.

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Peter Brewer

Reporter

Telling the truth and holding agencies accountable must matter to us all. It's also important to tell the story well, and factually. Contact me at peter.brewer@canberratimes.com.au

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