Australian Border Force (ABF) has apprehended 14 foreign fishers and destroyed two foreign fishing vessels in two recent interceptions, as operations targeting illegal fishing continue across the country's northern waters.On 28 March 2025, the ABF, in partnership with the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA), detected and apprehended an Indonesian vessel allegedly found to be fishing illegally near Croker Island, Northern Territory.Nine fishers were identified on board. Officers boarded and inspected the vessel, identifying 750kg of salt used to preserve catch and a variety of fishing equipment. The interception occurred…
