Northern Investigation Section and Drug & Organised Crime Detectives have seized a commercial amount of cannabis after searching an Alawa house.

Detective Senior Constable Luke Hoolihan said multiple bags, weighing approximately 5 kilograms were allegedly located in a shed at the residence by Drug Detection Dog Nugget on Saturday.

“If these drugs were sold in the Darwin area they had the potential to raise at least $55,000. “ Detective Senior Constable Hoolihan said.

A 52 year old woman is to be summonsed to face court in relation to the possession of a commercial quantity of cannabis.

Police urge members of the public to continue to assist them in the fight against illicit substances in the NT.

Anyone with information is asked to call Police on 131 444 or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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