NT Police have charged four men after seizing 153 grams of cannabis and three bottles of spirits after a search of a vehicle yesterday.
Remote Sergeant Ben Schultz from Ramingining Police said officers from Ramingining, Milingimbi, Gapuwiyak conducted a road block on Arnhem Highway while Bulman Police patrolled Central Arnhem Highway.
“A vehicle was sighted close to the Ramingining turnoff, a search of that vehicle resulted in the seizure 153 grams of cannabis being located which had an estimated value if sold in the remote community of around $15,000.
“Also seized were 2 bottles of vodka and 1 bottle of Jim Beam.
“Police will continue to target drugs and other illegal substances in communities to keep the residents safe from harm and free of exploitation.”
29 -year-old male was charged with:
Possess trafficable quantity of cannabis
Supply trafficable amount of cannabis
He was bailed to appear in Ramingining Court on 1 April
22-year-old male was charged with:
Control liquor in a restricted area
He was bailed to appear in Ramingining Court on 1 April
28-year-old male was issued an infringement notice for:
Control liquor in a restricted area
Possess cannabis
39-year-old male was issued a Notice to Appear for:
Control liquor in a restricted area
Possess cannabis
If you know anyone or anything about illicit substances being trafficked into communities please contact Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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