The Northern Territory Police Force have seized a large quantity of illegal nicotine vapes.

Around 12pm on Friday 31 January 2025, police received intelligence of illicit substances at a residence in the Palmerston area.  

Detectives from the Serious Crime Squad attended the location and conducted a lawful search of the premises which resulted in the seizure of numerous illicit substances .

The seizure included a quantity of cannabis and 2335 units of nicotine vapes, with an estimated street value of $140,000. 

A 21-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman have each been issued with a Notice to Appear at Darwin Local Court on 29 May 2025.

Detective Sergeant Alicia Harvey said “These seizures are the result of the collaborative actions of Serious Crime Squad detectives and members of the Dog Operations Unit and Drug and Organised Crime Section.

“Intelligence received from members of the community assisted with this result and we continue to urge anyone with information on the supply of illegal substances to contact Police on 131 444 or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”