The Katherine Dog Operations Unit officers conducted a traffic stop in Katherine South yesterday involving a 51-year-old man for minor traffic offences.

The man was subjected to drug and alcohol testing, which allegedly returned a positive result for methamphetamine.

During subsequent investigations, police allegedly located small quantities of cannabis and methamphetamine, as well as an unregistered, loaded .308 rifle.

He was arrested and later charged with a range of offences, including:

• Drug driving
• Failing to stop at a stop sign
• Driving an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle
• Unlicensed driving
• Possessing Schedule 1 and 2 dangerous drugs in a public place
• Carrying a loaded firearm in public
• Possessing a firearm and ammunition while unlicensed

He was remanded in custody to appear in Katherine Local Court today.

The Northern Territory Police Force, including the Dog Operations Unit, remain committed to removing impaired drivers from the roads and targeting the unlawful possession of drugs and firearms.