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Police investigate threats of ‘war’

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By George Driver

Police are investigating after an anti-1080 group called for a war against DOC staff ahead of a planned 1080 drop in Taranaki. It follows an anonymous letter in October which said sika deer were being released in Taranaki forests in retaliation for 1080 operations. In a letter sent to DOC staff and Fairfax Media, claiming […]

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