SYDNEY: Thirty Vietnamese found illegally fishing in Australian waters were handed suspended jail sentences and had their boats destroyed in what authorities said was a strong deterrent message.
The crew were from two boats caught illegally fishing in a Coral Sea marine reserve off Australia’s north coast on June 2, with diving gear and six tonnes of sea cucumber – a delicacy in countries such as China – found on board.
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