People Smuggling
Customs and Border Protection have been tasked as the lead agency in the Australian government’s response to people smuggling and activities are often performed on the behalf of other agencies including:
- Monitoring Australian waters for potential people smuggling vessels
- Intercepting boats carrying illegal immigrants with Bay Class vessels
- Transporting vessel occupants to Australian territory for Immigration and Quarantine assessment
- Coordinate education and awareness campaigns overseas to deter people smuggling activities
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