Northern Territory Police have charged two men in relation to the seizure of more than 100g of methamphetamine over a 10-month period.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Stringer from the Organised Crime Division said a 35-year-old man purchased the drugs over the dark web.
“Investigations led police to a Nakara home. On police arrival, a 32-year-old man fled. He was later arrested in Winnellie,” he said.
A search warrant was conducted at the 35-year-old’s residence in Marrara, where he was arrested.
The 35-year-old man was charged with:
- Supply commercial quantity schedule 1 drug
- Possession schedule 1 drug
- Possession of a schedule 2 drug
- Deal with the proceeds of crime
He was remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court today.
The 32-year-old man was charged with:
- Supply methamphetamine - trafficable
- Escape lawful custody.
He was bailed to appear in Darwin Local Court on Monday.
