Media release

Drug seizure –Tennant creek - 4317575

Police

Police have seized cash and drugs following the execution of a search warrant in Tennant Creek last night.

A 47-year-old man was arrested after police allegedly found more than 200 grams of cannabis and $5,000 in cash at his Kathleen Street residence.

Police also found an air rifle, a bong and various other smoking implements.

The man was charged with :

Possessing a trafficable quantity of cannabis
Cultivation of cannabis
Administering a dangerous drug
Possessing implements to administer a dangerous drug
Possessing an unregistered firearm
Possessing / using a firearm whilst unlicensed
Failing to safely store a Category A firearm

He has been bailed to appear in the Tennant Creek Magistrates Court on July 14.


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Theresa Kuilboer
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