'Full force of law': smuggled boat arrivals deported
Twelve foreign nationals were deported after arriving by boat on a Queensland beach, prompting the arrest of a 34-year-old Taiwanese man for people smuggling. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed the operation's conclusion, emphasizing that all illegal entrants have been removed. He affirmed that no successful smuggling ventures have occurred in over a decade.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 05:20 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 05:30 UTC
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