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Ethan James

Ferry operator hit with $75k fine over polo pony deaths

Sixteen polo ponies were found dead in their trailer after an overnight ferry trip in January 2018. (PR HANDOUT) (AAP)

Spirit of Tasmania ferry operator TT-Line and former Australian polo captain Andrew Williams have been fined a combined $90,000 over the deaths of 16 horses.

The polo ponies were discovered dead in their converted refrigeration transport trailer following an overnight Bass Strait crossing from Tasmania to Victoria in January 2018.

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