Australian Border Force Destroys Illegal Fishing Boats

0:00It's March 30th. This is Sydney News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Australian Border Force is hitting hard on illegal fishing up in Northern Queensland. Since launching their crackdown last month, they've destroyed 5 boats right at sea. This year, they've intercepted 19 vessels total, 9 burned, 10 escorted out of Aussie waters. The operation started in February, after early catches, with crews spotting more near Albany Island and along Cape York. They nabbed two on February 20th, one on March 3rd in Escape River, and two more off-trocus island four days later. For the fishers involved, mostly Indonesians, its court time in Darwin in 53, prosecuted there since July last year, then sent home. Officials say torching boats sends a clear message, cross into our zone illegally, and your rides gone under Aussie law. They team up with fisheries experts to decide on destruction or escort, mixing it with gear seizures and warnings as part of a full-court press.

1:02AVF plans to keep patrolling the tourist straight strong, staying on it until the threats shut down for good.