Two men will appear in Darwin Magistrates Court today charged with possession of a commercial quantity of cannabis.

Detective Superintendent Peter Schiller said Detectives from the Drug and Organised Crime Squad executed a series of search warrants in the Darwin area and located 7.4 kilograms of cannabis at an industrial shed in Woolner and arrested a 45-year-old man.

“A second search warrant was executed at a residence in Moil where $3,250 in cash was seized and a 42-year-old man was arrested. A further search warrant at an industrial shed in Winnellie led to the seizure of $14,950 in cash.”

Both men were each charged with possession of a commercial quantity of cannabis. They were refused bail and will appear in Darwin Magistrates Court on 24 April 2014.

Police believed the cannabis, with a street value of $222,000 was destined for remote communities.

Detective Superintendent Peter Schiller of the Drug and Organised Crime Squad said Police would continue to target those involved in the supply of commercial quantities of dangerous drugs, in particular those that were intended for sale in indigenous communities.

Police urge any members of the public who have information in relation to the supply of dangerous drugs to contact Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.