Welcome to the Media Hub of Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services

Our Media unit is the bridge connecting NTPFES with the community through various media channels. From providing strategic advice to managing media inquiries and coordinating conferences, our dedicated team ensures seamless communication, especially during critical times like natural disasters.

  • Always Available: Operating from 7am to 4:30pm on weekdays (excluding public holidays), with a media liaison officer on call for emergencies and major events.
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Cannabis Seized - Girraween

Detectives from the Northern Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk (NSAID) have seized 1.8 kilograms of cannabis from a residence in Girraween.

Public Disorder – Papunya

Northern Territory Police were alerted to a public disturbance that occurred during a sporting carnival following an altercation between players and spectators in Papunya on 29 September.

Absconder – Alice Springs

Northern Territory Police have been alerted to an absconder from a prison work program in Alice Springs.

Escape Custody - Darwin

Police are currently searching for a prisoner, 49-year-old Gavin Rankin, who escaped from custody this afternoon.

Two Charged – Methamphetamine Seized - Darwin

Task Force Nemesis, a joint initiative with Northern Territory Police, Australia Federal Police, Australian Border Force and the Australian Crime Commission has charged two women following an operation focusing on the trafficking of the dangerous drug methamphetamine into the Northern Territory.

Suspicious Death - Tennant Creek

Detectives from Major Crime Squad and the Southern Investigation Division are travelling to Tennant Creek to investigate the suspicious death of a person.