Northern Territory Police have charged four people with drug and liquor offences in Maranboy on Saturday 21 May 2016.
Maranboy Acting Remote Sergeant Trent Dole said Police seized two litres of alcohol and 20 kilograms of Kava on the Central Arnhem Road.
“This is a main highway with many entrances into remote indigenous communities. Alcohol and drugs play a significant role in family violence and anti-social behaviour,” he said.
Three females aged 49, 24 and 21 and one male aged 43 will be jointly charged with:
- Possess trafficable quantity of kava
- Possess/control liquor in alcohol protected areas
- Bring liquor in alcohol protected area
They were bailed and due to appear in Katherine Court on 15 June 2016.
The vehicle involved was also seized by Police.
Police are again reinforcing the message that offenders may face stiff penalties, the seizure of their vehicle involved and/or imprisonment if they are caught attempting to smuggle alcohol or drugs into dry communities.
