The boat wasn't intercepted. It was willing escorted to the mainland.
interceptedpast participle, past tense of in·ter·cept (Verb) 1. Obstruct (someone or something) so as to prevent them from continuing to a destination: "the Coast Guard intercepted their vessel".
000 is ONLY for emergencies. The boat/crew weren't in distress. They tied up 3 calls risking lives in a real emergency. Here is a list every SIEV should carry. Note: International # included.
Important: Please DO NOT use the email contact form below for reporting life threatening emergencies or crimes.
000 ONLY life threatening emergencies 131 444 Police assistance (24x7) International callers: 61 8 9351 0699 (24x7) Interstate callers: (08) 9351 0699 (24x7)
TTY 106 Emergency for callers who are hearing/speech impaired
OR
Just write to them:
Western Australia Police Headquarters 2 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth WA 6004 AUSTRALIA
