Media release

Drug seizure - Darwin

Police

Detectives from the NT Police Drug Enforcement Section have charged a woman in relation to supplying dangerous drugs.

The 18-year-old woman was arrested yesterday after allegedly supplying 100 MDMA (ecstasy) capsules to another female in Ludmilla.

A subsequent search warrant was executed at a Ludmilla residence as part of the operation, resulting in the seizure of a further 316 capsules believed to be MDMA.

A Toyota Hilux was also seized as part of the operation and application will be made to have that vehicle forfeited as crime used property.

The 18-year-old woman was charged with the following offences and bailed to appear in Darwin Magistrates Court on 28 May.

2 x counts of supply a dangerous drug - Trafficable amount
1 x count of supply a dangerous drug - Commercial quantity

Detective Superintendent Peter Bravos of the Drug and Organised Crime Division said:

"Police are committed to keeping our community safe and will continue to identify, target and prosecute those responsible for distributing dangerous drugs in our community."

Media Contact:
Rickie Scoot
8922 3185