A suspected asylum seeker boat carrying 45 people was intercepted east of Christmas Island. Customs and Border Protection said that t...
Customs and Border Protection said that the boat was detected by a RAAF sea patrol aircraft and then boarded by officers from the HMAS Glenelg after 3.30pm.
There were 42 passengers and three crew on board. However, the arrangements were being made to transfer the passengers to Christmas Island for security, health and identity checks
On Wednesday, two boats were intercepted near Christmas Island, one carrying 153 people and the other with 51. The day before, a boat with 97 people was detected.
There were 42 passengers and three crew on board. However, the arrangements were being made to transfer the passengers to Christmas Island for security, health and identity checks
On Wednesday, two boats were intercepted near Christmas Island, one carrying 153 people and the other with 51. The day before, a boat with 97 people was detected.
