The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife today released the results of an 18-month undercover operation in Passaic and Morris Counties. These criminals are stealing wildlife from all New Jerseyans and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. A team of 14 conservation officers assisted by Kinnelon, Jefferson Township and West Milford police departments served two search warrants and seized parts of at least eight deer. In addition to the possession of illegal deer parts, charges include the illegal shooting of hawks, possession of untagged deer, shooting from a motor vehicle, and numerous waterfowl and wild turkey violations. The investigation will continue across state boundaries with additional charges expected to follow.
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