Media release

Alcohol Seized – Alice Springs

Police

Northern Territory Police have seized a large quantity of alcohol from a private residence in Alice Springs.

Detective Sergeant Leith Phillips said Police executed a warrant to search the premises yesterday.

“Police will allege they located 41 bottles of Chardonnay.  Evidence of illegal trading following the discovery 30 empty cartons will also be alleged.

“A quantity of cannabis was also located at the premises.

“Police suspect that the alcohol is on-sold, which could return a potential yield of several thousand dollars.

“A 34-year-old male and a 23-year-old female will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date,” he said