The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 44-year-old female for drink driving in Avon Downs last night.

About 8pm, police conducted a traffic apprehension on the Barkly Highway and the driver returned a positive roadside breath test with a subsequent confirmed BAC reading of 0.127%.

The vehicle was lawfully searched, and Avon Downs members seized 24 litres of alcohol that was destined for a remote Aboriginal community. The 44-year-old female was arrested and charged with Drink driving medium range and will appear in Tennant Creek Local Court at a later date.

Anyone with information on the supply of alcohol or drugs into remote communities can call police on 131 444 or make an anonymous report to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.