Boats Crushed, Man Fined $10,000 in Illegal Fishing Crackdown The recent crackdown on illegal fishing operations in Queensland's waters has sent a clear message to would be black marketeers: you won't be getting away with it anymore.
Three vessels were destroyed, including one belonging to a Russell Island man who was fined $10,000 for selling undersized and protected animals.
This isn't just about crushing a few rogue operators; the black market in Queensland's waters has been a persistent problem for years.