Three Indonesians are facing 20-year prison sentences for their alleged roles in smuggling more than 50 people to Australia last month.
They also face fines of up to A$220,000 (Rp. 18 billion), news portal tempointeraktif.com reported.
One of the defendants, a 19-year old man, heard the charges during a trial session at the Perth Magistrates Court on Friday. His trial will resume Monday.
The defendants were arrested by the Australian Federal Police in October as they sailed close to Ashmore islands. (ewd)
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