Border protection officials have reportedly intercepted at least four boats at Kuri Bay, 370km north of Broome.
A traditional owner says he spotted the first vessel, with a local tour operator calling in authorities. What's next?
The Australian Border Force has been approached for comment.
At least four boats have been intercepted by Australian maritime border protection authorities in WA's far north, the ABC understands.
Pictures provided to the ABC show the wooden boats both in the mangroves and Kuri Bay, about 370 kilometres north east of Broome.
They were all intercepted within the past 24 hours, a local tour operator and traditional owner claims.
