Northern Territory Police Officers from Strike Force Trident have arrested a 33-year-old female on drug offences following a traffic apprehension on the weekend.

Detective Sergeant Mark Bland said a Holden Commodore was stopped by Police on Stuart Highway in Berrimah on Saturday night after the vehicle was observed driving in an ‘erratic’ manner.

“When the female produced her licence Police will allege a small clip-seal bag fell from her purse.

“A resultant search of the vehicle allegedly uncovered 66.6 grams of methamphetamine, 127 MDMA pills (Ecstasy), $21,350 in cash and a small amount of cannabis.

“The female was charged with possession and supply of a commercial quantity of a schedule 1 drug, possession and supply of a schedule 2 drug (MDMA) possess cannabis and possess tainted property (cash).

Detective Sergeant Bland said the female has also been charged with driving with a disqualified interstate licence and driving under the influence of a dangerous drug.

“Police are deeply concerned by the damage caused by these drugs in our society and appalled by the actions of this driver.

“By operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs she has put every other road user at risk and I am relieved the Officers on duty were able to take her off the road before any innocent lives were lost.”

Detective Sergeant Bland estimated the value of the drugs if sold to be in the vicinity of $106,000 and have requested forfeiture of the cash.

The woman has been remanded in custody to appear in the Darwin Magistrates Court on July 1.