BRIBIE ISLAND WRAP

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Bribie Police Hit The Waterways

Last week, Bribie Island police teamed up with officers from Maritime Safety Queensland (QSM) and the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP), for a joint cross-decking operation in the Pumicestone passage.

Over two days, April 5 and 6, the officers intercepted 86 vessels and issued 10 marine infringement notices, seven fishing infringement notices and two traffic infringement notices

Overall, the officers were pleased with the general compliance of the laws around safe boating, with carrying the required safety equipment being the biggest issue, especially relating to lifejackets and out of date flares.

In total, 86 boaties were breath tested with no positive tests detected, just the way we like it. Great job everyone!

A jet-ski rider was issued with a Marine Infringement Notice for riding above the speed limit within 60 meters of a person. Police attended after receiving a complaint about the conduct of the driver.

It is alleged the 48-year-old North Lakes man was spraying children known to him, intentionally with his wash, while the children were playing in the shallows. The ticket incurred a $400 fine.

If you would like to find out more information around safety and licencing, please visit Maritime Safety.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

OTHER

Other 4

Assault 4

Other Property Damage 9

Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle 3

Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry) 12

Drug Offences 20

Weapons Act Offences 4

Good Order Offences 4

Traffic & Related Offences 16