The Northern Territory Police Force seized a quantity of kava in Nhulunbuy last week.

On Friday 31 January 2025, Nhulunbuy police received information that a large quantity of kava was being transported to Nhulunbuy on a commercial flight.

Local police attended the Gove Airport and conducted a search under the Kava Management Act (NT). As a result of the search, members located and seized 156.6kg of kava along with a large quantity of illicit tobacco products.

A 27-year-old male and a 67-year-old female have been charged and bailed to appear in Nhulunbuy Local Court on 11 February 2025.

Another 62-year-old male was issued with a Notice to Appear to appear at a later date.

Senior Sergeant Danny Bell said, “Police will continue to target the transport and supply of all illicit substances into the Arnhem region.

“We encourage all community members to play their part by reporting unusual or suspicious behaviour to police by either reporting it to their local police station or via Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.”