An Ebor man, arrested after firearms, property and cannabis plants were seized in the Cathedral Rock National Park, has entered a plea of not guilty to several charges.
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New England police officers received information about thefts in the Ebor, Dorrigo, and Bellingen areas committed by people camped in the park.
They recovered an ATV, a loaded .22 calibre pump action rifle, assorted ammunition, a knuckle duster, fridges, generators, cash, various power and non-power tools, trail cams, smashed National Park collection boxes and assorted other items.
The total value of these items has been estimated at over $50,000.
They also seized 193 cannabis plants from a netted and fenced area.
Corie Mackie, 30, was charged with unauthorised possession of firearm, unauthorised possession of ammunition, and possessing a prohibited weapon.
He pleaded not guilty in Armidale Local Court on Tuesday, and the case was adjourned to March 18.
New England Police District are seeking information from the public to help identify owners of the recovered property.
