Poachers convicted by Australian court
Six Indonesian fishermen have pleaded guilty to fishing illegally in Australian waters at Darwin Local Court. The charges follow the location and apprehension of an Indonesian fishing vessel on 21st…
Drones boost fight against illegal fishing
Supporting action against illegal fishing by foreign vessels, Australian Border Force (ABF) has deployed Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) to Operation LEEDSTRUM in the Kimberley Marine Park (KMP) in Western…
Five interceptions off Australian coast
The Australian authorities continue to crack down on Indonesian fishermen seeking to fish in Australian waters. In just a few days earlier this month Australian Border Force intercepted a series…
Prison time for repeat offence poachers
Three of eleven Indonesian fishermen apprehended by Australian forces off Northern Territory last month get to spend time in prison before being deported. The vessel was intercepted near Croker Island…
No payday for intercepted poachers
Nine Indonesian nationals apprehended off Western Australia saw their catch and gear seized, their boat destroyed and themselves handed penalties by a Darwin court, before being deported. They had been…
