The phrase "authorities indicated" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to statements or information provided by official entities or organizations, often in the context of news reporting or formal communication.
Example: "In a recent press conference, authorities indicated that new safety measures would be implemented to protect the public."
Alternatives: "officials stated" or "authorities reported".
The Scottish authorities indicated Thursday that they would decide next week whether to free him.
The authorities indicated that they were uncertain whether the remains included two or three victims.
An American student who was investigated on suspicion of espionage and charged with possession of marijuana may instead face more serious drug charges, Russian police authorities indicated today.
If so, Mafiaboy was not the most skilled among them, the authorities indicated on Wednesday -- or in any case, not the most careful.
A4 Russia May Free American Judicial authorities indicated that John E. Tobin, 24, a Fulbright scholar imprisoned on marijuana-related charges since February, could be set free today.
Yet the election authorities indicated that Mr Basha was the winner.The Socialists appealed to the Electoral College, the highest electoral court in Albania.
The strikes against the PKK, considered a terror organisation by Turkish authorities, indicate the end of a 2013 peace agreement.
"We take seriously the test result from the Czech Republic authorities, indicating presence of horsemeat in one batch of our meatballs," said Anders Lennartsson, of Ikea food services.
The firm says it is considered low risk by the UK tax authorities, indicating that it follows both the letter and spirit of the law.
Section 507 of the USA Patriot Act, passed after 9/11, says a court order can be obtained for student records when authorities indicate the records are relevant to a terrorism investigation.
But the track record of foreign enforcement authorities indicates that they are generally less aggressive than their counterparts in the United States, and that even the most vigorous ones bring fewer cases and impose significantly lower penalties.
