Police have arrested a 56-year-old man from Gapuwiyak for drug offences at Nhulunbuy Airport yesterday.
Taskforce Seeadler, made up of both the Southern and Northern Substance Abuse Intelligence Desks, and the Dog Operations Unit, were conducting screenings on arriving flights.
Drug detector dog Archie provided a positive response to the passenger’s luggage, revealing three packages of cannabis weighing approximately 65 grams.
The man has been charged with the following offences;
· Possess Cannabis - Trafficable Quantity
· Unlawfully Supply Cannabis
He will appear in the Nhulunbuy Court of Summary Jurisdiction on 8th December, 2011.
Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Schiller said, “Once again 'Archie' has proven to be an invaluable tool in our crack down on the transportation of cannabis and other drugs into remote communities.
We may give him a scotch fillet tonight for his tireless efforts in the current humid conditions."
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