A NSW man has been fined $4003 after trying to enter Queensland in the boot of a vehicle at the Wallangarra border around 6.45pm on Sunday night.
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Officers intercepted the vehicle and located the 41-year-old man hiding in the boot.while conducting a search. He was 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 noon on Friday, July 3 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).
Queensland Police said 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 $4003 fine..
Since July 10, 16 people have been fined for failing to comply with the COVID-19 Border Direction.
