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95655
Fri, 12/18/2009 - 18:40
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Another asylum seeker boat intercepted
Authorities have intercepted another asylum seeker vessel, bringing the tally for
the year to 56.
HMAS Launceston intercepted the vessel about eight nautical miles northwest of the
Ashmore Islands about 2.20pm (AEDT) on Friday.
Initial indications suggest there are 55 passengers and four crew on board.
They will be taken to Christmas Island for identity, security and health checks, a
statement from Home Affairs Minister Brendan O'Connor said.
As of Tuesday, there were 1487 detainees on the island, including 82 in tents which
were erected as temporary accommodation to cope with the growing asylum seeker
population.
the year to 56.
HMAS Launceston intercepted the vessel about eight nautical miles northwest of the
Ashmore Islands about 2.20pm (AEDT) on Friday.
Initial indications suggest there are 55 passengers and four crew on board.
They will be taken to Christmas Island for identity, security and health checks, a
statement from Home Affairs Minister Brendan O'Connor said.
As of Tuesday, there were 1487 detainees on the island, including 82 in tents which
were erected as temporary accommodation to cope with the growing asylum seeker
population.
