Northern Territory Police have charged two people after a proactive traffic stop by the Dog Operations Unit allegedly uncovered a quantity of illicit drugs and led to the execution of a search warrant at a Berrimah residence.
On Wednesday 29 July, members from the Dog Operations Unit conducted a traffic stop on the Stuart Highway at Winnellie.
The 42-year-old male driver underwent roadside drug and alcohol testing, returning a positive indication for the presence of illicit drugs in his saliva.
Police, assisted by Drug Detection Dog Kobi, conducted a lawful search of the vehicle and allegedly located less than traffickable quantities of methamphetamine and cannabis.
As a result of those enquiries, police obtained and executed a search warrant at a Berrimah residence under section 120B of the Police Administration Act. Drug Detection Dog Kobi was again deployed during the search.
Police allegedly located traffickable quantities of methamphetamine and cannabis, along with items consistent with the supply of dangerous drugs.
The 42-year-old man was issued a Notice to Appear charged with:
- Possess Traffickable Quantity Schedule 1 Dangerous Drug
- Possess Traffickable Quantity Schedule 2 Dangerous Drug
- Supply Less than Commercial Quantity Schedule 1 Dangerous Drug
- Supply Less than Commercial Quantity Schedule 2 Dangerous Drug
- Drive with a Prohibited Drug in Body
A 46-year-old woman was also issued a Notice to Appear charged with:
- Possess Less than Traffickable Quantity Schedule 1 Dangerous Drug
- Two counts of Possess Less than Traffickable Quantity Schedule 2 Dangerous Drug
Acting Senior Sergeant Matthew Unwin said what began as a routine traffic stop resulted in the seizure of dangerous drugs and the disruption of alleged drug supply activity.
"Drug Detection Dog Kobi played a significant role in locating the illicit substances and police will continue to target those involved in the possession and supply of dangerous drugs.”
