Members of the Special Operations Section executed a search warrant at a residence in Bakewell with members locating:

13 grams on methamphetamine
70 millilitres of steroids
1 x .410 shot gun
1 x 12 gauge sawn off shot gun
1 x .30 calibre M1 Carbine
1 x Electronic stun device
1 x Canister of pepper spray
1 x Set of handcuffs
1 x Death Adder (snake)
An amount of cash
1 gram of cannabis

A search of a vehicle at the residence was also conducted with members locating:
17 grams of methamphetamine
1 x ASP baton
1 x Knuckle duster
3 x Baseball bats
3 x Knives

Two men aged 27 and 21 have been charged with:
Supply methamphetamine
Possess methamphetamine trafficable quantity
Possess schedule 2 substance - trafficable quantity (steroids)
Possess prohibited weapon
Possess controlled weapon
Possess prohibited firearm
Possess unregistered firearm
Alter firearm
Fail to meet storage requirements
Possess tainted property

The 27-year-old man received magistrates bail. The 21-year-old man was remanded in custody and will appear in the Darwin Magistrates Court tomorrow.

A 19-year-old man will be summonsed in relation to drug offences.

The offences in relation to the Death Adder will be dealt with by Parks and Wildlife.

On Friday 19 November, NT Police will be part of a national Phone In Day, targeting amphetamine manufacturing and distribution. Anyone who has information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and talk to police in confidence. Take an active role on Friday 19 November in making your community safer.


Sarah Trinne
8922 3531
0437 163 332