A 36-year-old male has been arrested and charged following a traffic apprehension in Leanyer yesterday afternoon.
Around 3pm, police observed a black Subaru Impreza driving dangerously along Vanderlin Drive and the vehicle was apprehended.
The driver was subject to a roadside breath test, which returned a positive result for drug use. As a result, officers conducted a lawful search of the vehicle, where they located and seized just over 3 grams of methamphetamine.
During the alleged offender’s arrest, he broke free and fled into nearby bushland.
A cordon was established and a short time later, the 36-year-old offender was apprehended by Patrol Dog Drax from the Dog Operations Unit.
He was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital for assessment and was later charged with multiple offences including:
- Escape from lawful custody
- Drive with prohibited drug in body
- Possess schedule 1 drug traffickable quantity
- Possess thing to administer drug
- Drive a motor vehicle while unlicensed
- Careless driving
- Drive motor vehicle unsafe to drive
He has been remanded to face Darwin Local Court on 8 September 2025.
Police continue to urge anyone who witnesses a crime or anti-social behaviour to make contact on 131 444. Alternatively, you can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
