The Northern Territory Police Road Policing Division have seized a significant quantity of alcohol and detected multiple driving offences during a traffic operation in the Daly River region over the weekend.
On Saturday evening, members from the Darwin and Katherine Road Policing units conducted a coordinated operation targeting vehicles heading to alcohol restricted communities, in accordance with the Liquor Act 2019.
As a result of the operation, police seized:
- 11 x bottles of spirits
- 3 x cartons of heavy beers
- 12 x cans of mid-strength beers
- 2 x casks of wine
Several traffic and liquor-related infringements notices were issued, along with the following apprehensions:
- A Notice to Appear was issued to a 29-year-old male for low-range drink driving and driving while using a mobile phone. His driver's licence was immediately suspended, and he is scheduled to appear in the Daly River Local Court in November.
- A 30-year-old female was arrested for high-range drink driving, driving unlicenced, and contravening a Domestic Violence Order.
- A 56-year-old male was arrested for breaching his bail conditions while allegedly intoxicated.
Acting Senior Sergeant Aaron Evans said, “It is always disappointing to identify people breaking the law, but when it is putting others safety at risk, it is exceptionally concerning.
"We will continue to target those who disregard their own safety and the safety of others on the roads.
"The supply and distribution of alcohol in restricted vulnerable communities has many negative impacts to the health and well-being of residents and we will continue to disrupt the flow at every opportunity.”
