A 22-year-old male has been arrested and charged in relation to drug offences in Alice Springs on Friday.

On Friday 6 March, police from the Southern Drug Investigation Unit (SDIU) intercepted a package allegedly containing 58 grams of cocaine at a post office in Alice Springs.

Around 4:25pm that afternoon, a 22-year-old male was arrested at the scene after he attended the post office and collected the package.

Police subsequently executed a search warrant at the offender’s residence on Palm Circuit and located several items supporting drug supply.

The 22-year-old was charged with:

• Possess Schedule 1 Dangerous Drug (Commercial Quantity)
• Supply Schedule 1 Dangerous Drug (Commercial Quantity)

He was remanded in custody to appear in the Alice Springs Local Court today.

Anyone with information regarding the supply and distribution of illicit drugs is urged to contact police on 131 444. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.