Police have arrested a 56-year-old male in relation to a drug seizure that occurred in Adelaide River.

This morning, members from the Drug and Organised Crime Division apprehended a black Range Rover travelling along the Stuart Highway from Queensland to Darwin after receiving intelligence it was transporting illicit substances.

A lawful search of the vehicle was conducted with Detectives locating and seizing:

• 2.5 kilograms of cocaine
• 2 kilograms of methamphetamine
• 2 x mobile phones
• $3,000

The 56-year-old driver was arrested and later charged with:

• 2 x Supply commercial schedule 1 drug
• 2 x Possess commercial schedule 1 drug
• Receive or possess tainted property

He has been remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court on 9 December 2025.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Tim Healey said, “These drugs cause serious harm and have a significant impact on community wellbeing. Removing them from circulation helps minimise that harm.

“This significant seizure serves as a reminder to those who seek to profit from our community.

“If we haven’t caught you yet, it is only a matter of time.”