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85480
Wed, 10/21/2009 - 17:27
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Authorities stop asylum seeker boat
Authorities have intercepted another boat - the 34th this year - carrying suspected
asylum seekers off Ashmore Island.
Home Affairs Minister Brendan O'Connor said HMAS Albany had intercepted the vessel
on Wednesday afternoon about 10 nautical miles north-northwest of Ashmore Island.
There are thought to be 22 passengers and two crew on board the boat.
The group will be transferred to Christmas Island.
asylum seekers off Ashmore Island.
Home Affairs Minister Brendan O'Connor said HMAS Albany had intercepted the vessel
on Wednesday afternoon about 10 nautical miles north-northwest of Ashmore Island.
There are thought to be 22 passengers and two crew on board the boat.
The group will be transferred to Christmas Island.
