Northern Territory Police are searching for 24-year-old male in Tennant Creek.

Detective Sergeant Kieron Weller said that Raphael Woodhouse was last seen north of Tennant Creek about 6:00pm last night.

“Mr Woodhouse, who was a person of interest for drug offences, was travelling through Tennant Creek when Police approached his vehicle at a service station,” he said.

“Two other occupants of the vehicle were detained and Mr Woodhouse fled on foot.

“When Police searched the vehicle they found more than 500 grams of cannabis.”

An 18-year-old female and a 25-year-old male were charged with:

• Possess commercial quantity schedule two drug (x2)
• Supply commercial quantity

They were remanded in custody to appear in the Alice Springs Local Court 10 November.

Police would like to locate Mr Woodhouse to assist them with their inquiries.

If sighted, please do not approach him, instead notify Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.