Fisherman with illegally modified boats in Queensland will have their tinnies turned into scrap metal if they’re caught by authorities.
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- Australiatimes
- January 6, 2021
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Fisherman with illegally modified boats in Queensland will have their tinnies turned into scrap metal if they’re caught by authorities. The warning comes after a boat was crushed and the owner fined $6,000 for breaching the state’s fishing regulations. Fisheries Minister Mark Furner said the boat’s seizure and destruction followed a 2019 operation by the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) targeting an illegal crabber in the Brisbane river area.
“The fisher had modified the seats of the vessel to create concealed compartments where our officers found regulated mud crabs,” Mr Furner said. “This person had received previous infringement notices and knew very well that taking female and under-sized crabs was against the law.” QBFP uses a range of of techniques and technology to uncover illegal activities, as well as information from the public through Fishwatch. Officers says those who choose to fish illegally will be caught and face severe fines.
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