After a string of crocodile killings in Darwin over the past week, the Parks and Wildlife Commission NT has issued a reminder that killing, selling or possessing crocodiles without a permit is illegal.
Police are investigating five crocodile deaths in the Darwin region since last weekend, said Tracey Duldig, wildlife operations acting director at the commission.
A 2.7-metre crocodile was found dead at popular fishing spot Shady Camp east of Darwin on Thursday. It was floating upside down and riddled with three bullet holes, she said in a statement on Friday.
There had been reports of several shots fired near the camp last Saturday night.
The commission is also working with police following reports earlier this week of the killing and beheading of a three-metre crocodile near Timber Creek.
A dead baby freshwater crocodile was also found in Darwin's CBD on Tuesday morning. This could be linked to reports of two men trying to sell a baby crocodile on Darwin's Mitchell Street, Ms Duldig said.
Investigations are also continuing after two dead 60cm crocodiles were found dumped in the grounds of Malak Primary School last weekend with their tails cut off.
Ms Duldig urged anyone with information relating to any of the incidents to call the commission on 0401 115 702.
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