Australia Captures, Burns Illegal Fishing Boats Entering Territory

Published on May 26, 2024

Dozens of illegal fishing vessels from Indonesia entering the country’s waters were seized and burned in recent weeks, the Australian Border Force said. Operation Sovereign Borders Commander Rear Admiral Brett Sonter told Seven News that the Border Force seized more than 200 boats, sunk 48, and apprehended 1,000 fishermen in two operations in the country’s northern borders. This maritime security operation was also coordinated with the Indonesian government. “Illegal fishing is a serious thing. Anyone coming into our backyard and stealing things out of your backyard is serious,” said Cabinet Minister Jason Clare at Seven’s Sunrise program on Friday. “The only way to stop it is to burn their boats, send a message that if you do this, you will lose the most valuable thing you have got,your boat.”...

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