Police have raided properties in Fosterville and Clonbinane (40km south of Seymour) in relation to allegedly stolen sheep.
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Detectives from the Eastern Region Crime Squad, with assistance from Victoria Police's Agricultural Liaison Officers raided properties at Fosterville and Clonbinane on Tuesday.
Police believe the alleged sheep theft occurred in north east Victoria over the past nine months.
A Bendigo man was interviewed by police in relation to 70 allegedly stolen sheep recovered by police.
The 46-year-old man was released pending further inquiries.
Police charged a 25-year-old Ringwood East man with two counts of theft, handling stolen goods and firearm offences.
He will appear at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 9.
Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Dwyer said Victoria Police is focused on reducing livestock and farm theft affecting regional and rural Victoria.
"Often these kinds of investigations can be quite complex however we want to reassure the community that police take reports of stock theft very seriously," Detective Senior Sergeant Dwyer said.
"Our AGLOs are an important resource within Victoria Police and have expert skills in investigating livestock and farm crime."
AGLOs oversee farm crime and livestock theft investigations across Victoria.
"We continue to work closely with farmers throughout the state to encourage the reporting of livestock and farm-related thefts," Detective Senior Sergeant Dwyer said.
"If a member of the public wishes to speak to an AGLO they can call their local police station and request to speak to one.
"It's important that any incident is always reported to police at the earliest opportunity so that we can investigate fully."
If you see any suspicious behaviour then we encourage you to report this to police or to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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