LIVESTOCK transporters have been warned to stay vigilant of animal activists after a truck was allegedly vandalised in southern New South Wales causing $10,000 to $15,000 worth of damage.

The NSW Livestock and Bulk Carriers took to Facebook last week to warn other drivers to be vigilant after the suspected animal activists attack on the Olympic Highway near Wagga Wagga.

“The damage was extensive and included derogatory comments spraypainted along the length of the vehicle, large holes ripped through 15 tyres, significant damage to cabling, a repair cost of around $10k, not to mention the loss of income while repairs are carried out,” the post said.

“An emblem purporting the Animal Liberation Front (ALF) was spraypainted on the back trailer, suggesting that the damage was carried out by this group.  Should this group be behind the wave in these acts of vandalism, we need to be vigilant.”

ALF claimed the attack on its website, saying the attack involved: “The classic, trusted red spray paint, cutting of all wires and hoses, damage to connection ports and lights, drilling holes in 20 tyres and sabotage of dog muzzles.

“This trailer will not be transporting any animals to their deaths any time soon. For any comrades inspired by this action, a “step-up” drill bit comes with our stamp of approval.”

Speaking to the Owner Operator website the driver said it was going to be a significant cost to his business.

“As an owner operator, I depend on my equipment to earn a living,” the operator told Owner Operator.

“The damage was extensive and included derogatory comments spraypainted along the length of the vehicle, large holes ripped through 15 tyres and significant damage to air lines and electrical cables. I’m looking at a repair cost of around $10-15,000.”

NSW Police said no arrests have been made.