Alice Springs general duties members have arrested three men in relation to an unlawful entry in Ciccone overnight.

Shortly before 4am, police received a report that a commercial premises had been entered, with intruders having forced entry and stolen bottles of liquor. Alcohol had been stolen from the same premises the day before.

Police located a vehicle of interest nearby and apprehended three men, aged between 18 and 21, in possession of full and empty liquor containers.

Investigators from Strike Force Viper have carriage of the investigation.

The men are expected to be charged later today and bail opposed by police.