Northern Territory Police have charged two men with drug related offences following a cannabis seizure near Adelaide River.
Detective Sergeant Ian Kennon said a Landcruiser wagon was pulled over early this morning on the Stuart Highway.
“A total of eleven people were travelling in the vehicle, including seven unrestrained children.
“Following a search of the vehicle, police located a total of 173 grams of cannabis, a small quantity of kava, nine bottles of spirits and four litres of wine.
“Police believe the drugs and alcohol were bound for remote communities.”
The 29-year-old driver was issued a notice to appear for:
- Possess cannabis – trafficable quantity
- Unlawful supply of cannabis to another
- Drive unlicensed
- Drive with child unrestrained
A 32-year-old passenger was issued a notice to appear for possession and supply of cannabis. Police will continue to target those who traffic drugs and alcohol into vulnerable remote communities.
If you have any information on the supply of illicit substances in remote communities, please contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
