Detectives from the General Crime Section have arrested eight people in relation to the robberies at the Winnellie Hotel and Hidden Valley Tavern on 13 November.
Prior to a violent disturbance that took place at a residence in Moulden, it is alleged that a group of men attended bottle shops at the Winnellie Hotel and the Hidden Valley Tavern in a white Isuzu tip-truck to steal alcohol.
Police have charged four men, aged 18, 21, 22 and 42 years, as well as a 17 year-old youth with various offences including;
- Robbery in Company
- Stealing
- Traffic Offences
- Liquor Offences
- Property Offences
Three of the men and the youth appeared before the Darwin Magistrates Court today.
The 21 year-old man has been remanded in custody until 16 January 2012.
The 22 year-old man has been remanded in custody until 23 November 2011.
The 42 year-old man has been remanded in custody until 2 December 2011.
The 17 year-old youth was been bailed to appear in the Youth Justice Court on 9 January 2012.
The 18 year-old man has been bailed to appear in the Darwin Magistrates Court on 7 December 2011.
An additional three alleged offenders, one being a youth, have been arrested and are expected to be charged later today.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Chris Board said that this has been a significant result due to the hard work by a team of investigators that have been working tirelessly since Sunday night.
“Detectives from the General Crime Section have interviewed over twenty witnesses and obtained CCTV footage which has resulted in the arrests. I would also like to thank members of the public who have provided us with information in relation to these incidents.
“This type of behaviour in the community is unacceptable and we expect to make further arrests in the coming week in relation to the violent disturbance in Moulden,” said Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Board.
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