Question regarding the number of prosecutions brought by Police under Section 382 of the WA Criminal Code (related to interference with stock) for 2009, 2010, and 2011. The answer provides the number of offences reported and persons charged for each year, noting all instances involved removing carcasses from complainant's property.

AnsweredQoN 4906Legislative Council
Asked
2 November 2011
Portfolio
Police

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How many prosecutions have been brought by Police under Section 382 of the Western Australian
Criminal Code
in the following years -
(a) 2009;
(b) 2010; and
(c) 2011 year to date?

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Answered
23 November 2011
Responded by
Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Police
Response time
21 days
(a) In 2009, 10 offences reported with 14 persons charged
(b) In 2010, 10 offences reported with 6 persons charged
(c)In 2011 YTD, 5 offences reported with zero persons charged
In all instances the persons charged were discovered in the act of removing the animal's carcass from complainant's property.
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