Media release

Methamphetamine Seized - Darwin

Police

Drug and Organised Crime detectives have charged a 23-year-old male and a 17-year-old female with drug offences following an operation into the distribution of methamphetamine in the Darwin community.

Acting Superintendent Clint Sims said just before 5:00pm yesterday Police witnessed the pair meeting in a Darwin car park and conducted a search of their vehicle.

“As a result of the search Police located 14 grams of methamphetamine (ice), $5000 in cash, digital scales and a small quantity of cannabis.”

The male was charged with:

  • Supply methamphetamine
  • Supply methamphetamine to a child
  • Possess methamphetamine - trafficable quantity
  • Possess cannabis
  • Possess tainted property

He will appear in Darwin Magistrates Court today.

The female will appear in Youth Justice Court today charged with possess and supply methamphetamine