The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (LBRCA) of NSW is warning all livestock carriers to be vigilant after alleged acts of animal activism targeting carriers across southern NSW.
“We are aware of two possible cases in the past few days including in Goulburn and on the Olympic Highway near Wagga Wagga,” the association posted on its Facebook page.
The LBRCA also shared a series of pictures showing the damage to the livestock trailers parked on the Olympic Highway.
“The damage was extensive and included derogatory comments spraypainted along the length of the vehicle and large holes ripped through 15 tyres.
“There was also significant damage to cabling, a repair cost of around $10,000, not to mention the loss of income while repairs are carried out.”
LBRCA said an emblem resembling the same one used by the Animal Liberation Front (ALF) was spraypainted on the back trailer, suggesting that the damage was carried out by this group.
“Should this group be behind the wave in these acts of vandalism, we need to be vigilant.”
The Animal Liberation Front is reportedly an international, underground “leaderless resistance” that engages in illegal direct action in pursuit of animal liberation.
The Australian faction has a Facebook group with 5500 followers were it also spruiks t-shirts sporting the logo that “gives businesses a fright”.
The site hasn’t been active since 2020.
Someone should round up those dickheads & lock them in the trailer of a dirty stock truck & hose them down.