AAP General News (Australia)
12-04-2009
Fed: 51st asylum seeker boat intercepted off Darwin coast
A boat believed to be carrying 15 suspected asylum seekers has been intercepted 150
nautical miles north west of Darwin.
It's the 51st boat to be intercepted in Australian waters this year.
Home Affairs Minister BRENDAN O'CONNOR has confirmed personnel on board HMAS Albany
boarded the vessel late last night.
He says those onboard the boat are safe and have indicated they want to come to Australia.
They're now being transferred to Christmas Island where they will undergo security
.. identity and health checks.
AAP RTV srj/rl/sw
KEYWORD: BOAT (CANBERRA)
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