Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Jet Ski Thief Gets Busted!

A 27-year-old man from Tannum Sands has been arrested and charged with several offences following an alleged marine incident inside the Port of Airlie Marina at about 7am on January 3.

It's alleged that police were advised of a stolen jet-ski being operated dangerously in the Port of Airlie.

It's further alleged that upon police arrival officers located and arrested the operator of the jet-ski, which was also then returned to the owner.

The 27-year-old man has been charged with trespass, unlawful use of a vessel,

unlicensed operation of a vessel, disobey marine speed limit and disobey safety equipment obligations.

The matters will be heard via video link this morning at Rockhampton Magistrates Court.

Police are grateful for the assistance received from members of the public with the reporting of this incident.

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