Members of the Drug and Organised Crime Division have apprehended several people in relation to a number of drug seizures around the Territory over the weekend.

Police executed a search warrant on a house on Parap Road on Friday, locating 52.62 grams of cannabis and approximately $1 100 worth of cash.

As a result a 47-year-old male was charged with drug related offences and a 57-year-old female was issued with a drug infringement notice.

On Saturday, members conducted a search at the Darwin Airport on passengers travelling to Groote Eylandt.

A drug dog indicated positively and upon searching the luggage, 50 grams of cannabis was found.

A 22-year-old male was charged in relation to the incident and is to appear in the Alyangula Court 17 March.

Members conducted a search on Sunday on a residence in Malak and subsequently located and seized 398.99 grams of ecstasy, 0.52 grams of cannabis, a taser, ammunition, a crocodile skull, a flick knife and approximately $6 500 worth of cash.

A 26-year-old was arrested and charged with the possession of:

A commercial quantity of ecstasy
Cannabis
A prohibited weapon
Wildlife
Ammunition without permit

He was remanded in custody to appear in the Darwin Magistrate's Court today.


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