The investigation is believed to be related to an alleged immigration offence, with Australian Border Force (ABF) vehicles and personnel seen at numerous locations and addresses in the shire during a number of days in December.

"The Australian Border Force can confirm its officers were engaged in a targeted enforcement operation in the Leeton NSW region last month," a spokesman for the ABF said.

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"As the matter is ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further."

The Australian Border Force is the operational enforcement arm of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, responsible for investigations, compliance and immigration detention operations, across Australia's air and seaports and land and maritime domains.

Its mission is to protect Australia's border and enable legitimate travel and trade.

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