As a result of an operation which spanned several months, Police have arrested several people and seized thousands of dollars worth of cash relating to drug offences in Alice Springs.

Detective Senior Sergeant Travis Wurst from the Southern Investigations Division said the federally funded Southern Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk (SAID) has taken decisive action against the supply of cannabis into Alice Springs town camps, launching Operation Caesar.

“Up to 32 Police Officers were involved in the operation, which included members from Southern SAID, Southern and Northern Dog Operations Units, Southern Investigations and Alice Springs General Duties,” Detective Senior Sergeant Wurst said.

“Police executed four search warrants simultaneously yesterday in Palmers Camp and one at a residence on Todd Street.

“Following the search, four people were arrested for supply and possession of cannabis in an aboriginal community. Another man was summonsed to appear at a later date for possessing a controlled weapon.

“Police also seized $4,500 worth of cash, believed to have been obtained from the sale of drugs.

“The Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk will continue to work closely with other sections of the Police Force to dismantle these networks of offenders who try to profit from selling illegal and harmful substances in remote communities.

“I urge anyone contemplating trafficking drugs or alcohol anywhere in the southern region of the Territory, to think again. Police will continue to be out in force and you will more than likely be apprehended.”

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