Police charge man thousands in fines for 'brazen' conduct in nature area: 'Long-term damage'

Police charge man thousands in fines for 'brazen' conduct in nature area: 'Long-term damage'

Authorities held an Australian man accountable for dumping tires near the Pimpama bushlands by fining him over AU$6,000 ($3,970). According to a Queensland Government media release, the man had dumped about 65 tires in April 2024. The police found his vehicle nearby, which had false plates and about 40 more tires inside, though the retail tire seller initially denied the act. The press release emphasized that the Department of Environment, Touri…