Post by Sayf Udeen Ismaeel on Aug 7, 2009 16:40:38 GMT -5
Four arrested over injured kangaroos
A MAN is facing animal cruelty charges after four injured kangaroos were discovered in eastern Victoria.
Two other men and a teenager were also arrested today in Jack Smith Lake Game Reserve in Middle Road, Darriman.
A 21-year-old man from Athlone was charged with car theft, criminal damage, possessing a firearm while unlicensed and cruelty to animals.
He was bailed to appear at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court in Morwell on September 15.
A 20-year-old Drouin South man is expected to be charged on summons for firearm offences and hunting protected animals.
An 18-year-old Warragul man is expected to be charged on summons for cruelty to animals.
Police have also questioned a 15-year-old boy.
The Department of Sustainability and Environment is also investigating.
www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25898021-29277,00.html
