Australia Captures, Burns Illegal Fishing Boats Entering Territory

The Australian Border Force seized more than 200 boats, sunk 48, and apprehended 1,000 fishermen.

Fishing boats can be seen behind a row of dinghies at Emu Point in Albany, Western Australia, on July 26, 2023. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times

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.