An early morning sting involving police, park rangers and timber workers leads to seven people being charged over alleged illegal firewood gathering in a reserve in southern Tasmania.
An early morning sting involving police, park rangers and timber workers has led to seven people being charged over alleged illegal firewood gathering in a reserve in southern Tasmania.A man is alleged to have stolen in excess of 50 tons of firewood with an estimated value of $10,000
A police operation in 2020 in the same area saw 19 people charged over firewood collection and trespass offences Six other people identified during the operation will receive summonses to attend court for alleged stealing and trespass offences. Tasmania Police reminded the public that there are "processes involved in the gathering of firewood and that permits are available from Sustainable Timber Tasmania for the sole purpose of gathering firewood for personal use only".
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