The NT Police Asset Forfeiture Unit has successfully forfeited over $33,000 in cash under the Criminal Property Forfeiture Act.

Sergeant Wendy Schultz said Police launched Operation Pluton in 2011 to combat the large scale distribution of cannabis in the Ngukurr area.

“During the operation $17,120 in cash was seized and four people were arrested for drug offences. As a result of the proceedings the total sum of the money was forfeited to the Northern Territory Government on 11 February 2013.

“In a separate incident Members from the Drug and Organised Crime Section executed a search warrant at property in Humpty Doo in April 2012.

“During the search $16,270 in cash and 250 grams of cannabis was seized. Under the Criminal Property Forfeiture Act the $16,270 was forfeited to the Northern Territory Government on 11 February 2013.

"Police continue to actively target drug offenders within the community and encourage members of the community to report any suspicious activity to Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”