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Queensland police turn away more than 100 coronavirus hotspot travellers attempting to enter after hard border reimposed
Queensland police have warned travellers who attempt to illegally enter the state from coronavirus hotspots that they will be caught after more than 100 people were turned away yesterday.
The warning comes as police have ramped up border security on the state’s road crossings and increased compliance checks on travellers undergoing home quarantine.
Chief Superintendent Mark Wheeler said 57 vehicles containing 115 people had so far been turned around at the Queensland-New South Wales border since the restrictions were reimposed.
“People who are trying to game the system — we will catch you,” he said.
“People who make genuine mistakes…
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