New asylum boat intercepted

Another asylum seeker boat has been intercepted off Christmas Island.

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Published 31 August 2010 10:43am

Updated 24 February 2015 4:47pm

Source: AAP

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The 33 passengers and two crew believed to be on board the boat will be taken to the island for security, identity and health checks.

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