Geraldton rock lobster fisher Sam Vincent Basile cops $8 million penalty for overfishing
A commercial rock lobster catcher in Western Australia’s Mid West region has been slapped with the heaviest fishing offence-related penalties in the state’s history — almost $8 million.
Geraldton-based Sam Vincent Basile repeatedly committed offences including fishing in zones he hadn’t nominated, breaching his licence, and was caught on satellite.
He has had his licence cancelled, worth $7.5 million, and will lose a further $302,000 in fines and court costs.
https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/crime/geraldton-rock-lobster-fisher-sam-vincent-basile-cops-8-million-penalty-for-overfishing-ng-b881588971z
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