Several police investigations are underway and multiple firearms have been seized following a rural crime operation held in the state's north-west at the weekend.
From Friday 19 December 2025 to Sunday 21 December 2025, NSW Police Force's Rural Crime Prevention Team (RCPT) led a joint operation, assisted by Central North Police District and the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, to disrupt criminal activity with a focus on illegal hunting, trespassing, and firearms offences in Nyngan, Walgett, and surrounding areas.
Detective Chief Inspector Cameron Whiteside APM, State Rural Crime Coordinator, said a boots-on-the-ground approach reinforces the NSW Police Force's commitment to tackling rural crime.
"The RCPT's work, in conjunction with Central North Police District, continues to disrupt illegal hunting and trespass activity, while bolstering community confidence," Det Ch Insp Whiteside said.
"This is about maximising outcomes for our rural communities through a coordinated enforcement response, to ensure they can go about their lives safely.
"If you're engaging in illegal hunting or trespassing activities, rest assured our teams are out and about, with a zero tolerance approach to those doing the wrong thing."
Incidents of note,
· About 12.05am on Sunday 21 December 2025, police stopped a 35-year-old male driver at Gilgai Road, Miandetta, and conducted a roadside drug test, which allegedly returned a positive result for methamphetamine. The man was arrested for the purpose of a secondary oral fluid test, which also returned a positive result. During a search of the vehicle, police allegedly seized a rifle, 52 rounds of ammunition, several knives and other items, with investigations continuing.
· During the operation, police served a 27-year-old man with a Firearms Licence Suspension, and seized several firearms in the man's possession. Investigations are ongoing.
During the operation, officers also:
· Conducted 61 roadside breath tests,
· Conducted 12 roadside drug tests, and
· Issued 25 traffic infringement notices.
Inquiries continue.
