Indonesian fishing boat stopped off Darwin

Australian authorities have netted an Indonesian crew suspected of fishing illegally off the coast west of Darwin.

The Australian Customs boat Botany Bay intercepted their vessel 275 nautical miles west of Darwin and found fishing lines deployed and more than half a tonne of fish on board.

The boat will be towed to Darwin.

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority will investigate the boat's activities and might lay charges against the master and crew.