AAP General News (Australia)
12-20-2010
FED:Asylum-seeker boat intercepted
CANBERRA, Dec 20 AAP - Customs has intercepted a suspected asylum-seeker vessel south-east
of Ashmore Island.
A spokeswoman for Home Affairs Minister Brendan O'Connor said initial indications suggested
there were 56 passengers and four crew on board.
The boat was detected and met on Sunday.
The group will be transferred to Christmas Island where they will undergo security,
identity and health checks and their reasons for travel will be established.
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KEYWORD: BOAT ARRIVE
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