TWO men who illegally killed a feral pig and trespassed on properties near Narrabri have been convicted.
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Dean Michael Phillips, 26 and Michael Jonathan Hewson, 28, fronted Narrabri Local Court on Wednesday.
Phillips was fined $1700, sentenced to a nine-month community corrections order and had his knives, GPS collars and dog body armour confiscated.
While Hewson was fined $600, ordered to pay $500 in court costs and put on a nine-month community corrections order.
He was also required to forfeit weapons, body armour and GPS equipment to police.
The men were caught in a police stop on the Newell Highway at Edgeroi on July 27.
While speaking to the men, police saw a freshly killed feral pig in the back tray of the ute and two dogs fitted with hunting collars.
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Officers then searched the ute and seized hunting equipment including a GPS unit, dog collars and three knives.
An investigation was launched after it was discovered the men had trespassed onto numerous private properties in the area.
Madeline Link
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
