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Border Protection Command intercepts vessel [HMAS Leeuwin]

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Border Protection Command intercepts vessel [HMAS Leeuwin]



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UNCLASSIFIED

THE HON. JASON CLARE MP CABINET SECRETARY MINISTER FOR HOME AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR JUSTICE

19 May 2013

Border Protection Command intercepts vessel

HMAS Leeuwin, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north-north-east of Christmas Island on Friday.

Initial indications suggest there are 42 passengers and three crew on board.

The vessel was initially detected by the Christmas Island Radar.

Border Protection Command has now transferred the passengers to Australian Government authorities on Christmas Island, where they will undergo initial security, health and identity checks and their reasons for travel will be established.

People arriving by boat without a visa after 13 August 2012 run the risk of transfer to a regional processing country.

Media Adviser: Hayley Bester - 0477 365 479

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