3 foreign nationals charged with conspiring to conceal asylum-seekers in Western Australia, facing up to 10 years in prison.

3 foreign nationals, including a 26-yr old man and two women, aged 54 and 32, have been charged with conspiring to conceal asylum-seekers who arrived in Western Australia by sea. They face one count of conspiracy to conceal non-citizens, and could spend up to 10 years in prison if found guilty. The incident occurred in early April, and the trio is set to appear in court in Sydney. The charges have sparked criticism from the opposition, who accuse the government of border security lapses due to reduced funding for maritime and aerial surveillance.

August 23, 2024
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