The state’s roads weren’t the only place with increased police presence over the weekend, with officers from the NSW Police Marine Area Command conducting a two-day compliance operation on Eurobodalla waterways over the long weekend.
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Police carried out a high-visibility proactive operation on Saturday, September 29, and Sunday, September 30, targeting vessel safety, safe navigation, speeding, alcohol and drug-related crime and anti-social behaviour in Batemans Bay.
Nearly 500 vessels were stopped during the operation, with more than 470 random breath tests and six marine mobile drug tests undertaken.
Police said more than 480 vessels were checked and 13 boating infringement notices issued.
Rock fishing lifejacket enforcement patrols were also conducted with one infringement notice issued.
The operation also included fisheries checks and boat ramp, wharf and marina patrols.
Marine Area Commander, Detective Superintendent Mark Hutchings, said further operations will be conducted over the season.
“This is the first marine enforcement operation conducted this boating season and we targeted waterways across the state, including Sydney Harbour, Port Stephens, Kiama, Shoalhaven, Batemans Bay, Eden, and Broken Bay,” Det Supt Hutchings said.
“Police will continue to ensure everyone is safe this boating season by targeting unsafe, dangerous and anti-social behaviour on the waterways.
“One of the most important messages to all water users is to wear a life jacket; it will save your life.”
