Media release

Arrests – Drug offences – Alice Springs

Police

Two offenders have been arrested and charged following extensive investigations led by the Southern Drug Investigation Unit (SDIU).

On Friday 23 October 2026, investigators from the SDIU, executed a Search Warrant at an address on Gap Road, The Gap.

As a result of the search warrant the following items were seized:

  • Less than trafficable quantity of methamphetamine
  • Drug implements
  • Various weapons

A 41-year-old male and a 26-year-old female were at the address at the time and were arrested.

The 26-year-old female was charged with the following offences:

  • Possess and supply schedule 1 dangerous drug – commercial quantity
  • Possess and supply schedule 2 dangerous drug – commercial quantity
  • Receiving tainted property

She was remanded to appear today.

The 41-year-old male was charged and bailed for the following offences:

  • Possess schedule 1 – less than trafficable quantity
  • Possess thing to administer drug
  • Possess ammunition without license
  • Possess prohibited weapon
  • Possession of schedule 8 substance

A 67-year-old male resident of the address, will be issued with a notice to appear for:

  • Possess prohibited weapon
  • Possess controlled weapon