Police arrested three people for drug related offences during a six day operation in Arnhem Land recently.

Detective Acting Sergeant Ken Bradshaw said the operation, targeting drug trafficking in and out of the communities, ran from Tuesday 6 August through to Monday 12 August and involved Detectives from the Northern Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk (NSAID) and members from the Dog Operations Unit.

“A 23-year-old man was apprehended travelling to Gove, allegedly in possession of 220g of cannabis. In a separate incident, a 30-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were arrested with 150g of cannabis, destined for Maningrida.

“Police seized 3kg of Kava in Ramingining and issued three Drug Infringement Notices and a Liquor Infringement Notice.

 “Police will continue to target those who take advantage of remote indigenous communities, particularly those selling drugs at extortionate prices with no regard for the health or welfare of the people living in Arnhem Land.”