Northern Territory Police have charged two men following a traffic apprehension in Katherine overnight.

Detective Sergeant Ian Kennon said the men were pulled over on the Stuart Highway, 10 km south of Hayes Creek just before 1:00am.

“Drug detector dog Nikki gave a positive response to the rear of the vehicle, where Police will allege they located just under a kilogram of cannabis in cryovac bags.

“Upon a further search of the vehicle, Police allegedly located a small quantity of methamphetamine and an ice pipe.”

A 24-year-old was charged with possession and supply of a commercial quantity of cannabis, possession of methamphetamine in a public place and possession of thing to administer dangerous drug.

A 41-year-old was charged with possession and supply of a commercial quantity of cannabis and possession of thing to administer dangerous drug.

Both men were remanded in custody to appear in Katherine local court tomorrow.