A 42-year-old man will face court following the seizure of 12.3kg of kava in Galiwinku on 10 January.

Acting Superintendent Brendan Muldoon said officers from Galiwinku attended the Airport and screened passengers and baggage coming from Darwin.

“Police located and seized 12.3kg of kava inside a suitcase.

“Further enquiries revealed the suitcase belonged to a 43-year-old man.”

The man was charged with possess trafficable quantity kava and supply kava without a licence, he has been issued a notice to appear in Galiwinku Court at a later date.

“Police are dedicated to removing harmful substances from remote communities. If any member of the public has information in relation to kava, drugs or alcohol in remote communities please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”