Police have seized over 40 litres of alcohol during an operation targeting the supply of alcohol and drugs to remote communities.

Superintendent Daniel Bacon of the Arnhem and Western Division said Police conducted traffic apprehensions and liquor protected area checks along the Daly River Road between 11-13 October.

“Police seized 42 litres of alcohol including six bottles of spirits and two cartons of alcohol and issued seven infringement notices.

“The alcohol was destined for Alcohol Prescribed Areas in Wadeye, Peppimenarti and Daly River.

“Police also located 98 grams of cannabis divided into 196 deal bags in a shopping bag on the side of Daly River Road.

“If sold in a remote community the cannabis could fetch upwards of $9,000.

“Police will continue to target alcohol and drug traffickers and warn those who choose to engage in this unlawful activity they will be caught.”