A New South Wales man has been fined after trying to enter Queensland in the boot of a vehicle at Wallangarra.
Officers intercepted the vehicle on Border Street around 6.45pm on Sunday night and while conducting a search, located the 41-year-old man hiding in the boot.
The man was fined $4,003 for attempting to enter Queensland without a Border Declaration Pass, in breach of the Queensland COVID-19 Border Direction.
Two women, aged 28 and 29, were also in the vehicle at the time. All three people were refused entry to Queensland.
Since 12pm on Friday 3 July 2020, anyone entering Queensland is required to complete a border declaration pass which is valid for seven days or until the person’s circumstances change (whichever is shorter).
The Queensland Police Service is committed to ensuring everyone complies with public health directions and will continue to enforce restrictions at the border.
Vehicles will continue to be intercepted at random where police will verify declarations with identification.
Providing false information on the declaration or entering Queensland unlawfully could result in a $4,003 fine.
Since July 10, 16 people have been fined for failing to comply with the COVID-19 Border Direction.
The Queensland Entry Declaration can be accessed at www.qld.gov.au/border-pass.
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