Police have seized 232 grams of cannabis after screening passengers due to fly out to a remote community.

Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Schiller said drug detection dog Nugget gave a positive reaction to a 31 year-old man.

“The man handed over three small deal bags to Police before a brief search uncovered a further five wrapped packages that Police will allege contained cannabis.

“Nugget has earned himself an early Christmas present and it is a timely reminder that Police do not tolerate the transportation of cannabis for profit into remote communities.”

Detective Senior Sergeant Schiller said the drugs had the potential to be sold for over $23,000.

The man has been charged with possessing a trafficable quantity of cannabis