Marlborough Police are seeking information from the public following the discovery of animal carcasses in the Rai Valley area today.
Police were called by forestry workers this afternoon when they discovered the bodies of 16 cattle beasts, 12 sheep and 10 pigs on a logging skid site.
There were also two burnt out cars found nearby. At this stage it's not believed that these are related to the animal carcasses.
Police are seeking information to establish how both the vehicles and the carcasses came to be dumped there, and ask that anyone with information contacts Havelock Police on (03) 574 2011.
Information can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre