Border Protection Command boards vessel
Saturday, 19 February 2011
HMAS Bathurst, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, intercepted a suspected irregular entry vessel north-east of Christmas Island late last night.
Initial indications suggest there are 44 passengers and two crew on board.
The vessel was initially detected by a RAAF P3 surveillance aircraft, operating under the control of Border Protection Command.
The group will be transferred to Christmas Island where they will undergo security, identity and health checks and their reasons for travel will be established.
Media Adviser: Jayne Stinson
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