The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 47-year-old male on Friday in relation to drug offences committed in Alice Springs.
Following an extensive investigation that commenced in December 2025, the male was arrested on Friday morning at a town camp on Lovegrove Drive in Araluen by detectives from the Southern Drug Investigation Unit. The arrest was made in relation to the alleged supply of dangerous drugs within the Alice Springs community, including six town camps.
The offender was charged with the following offences:
- Possess and supply schedule 1 dangerous drug – commercial quantity (methamphetamine)
- Possess and supply schedule 1 dangerous drug – less commercial quantity (cocaine)
- Possess and supply schedule 2 dangerous drug – commercial quantity (cannabis)
- Possess precursor manufacture dangerous drug
- Unauthorized sale of liquor
- Unlawful possession of property
- Drive manner dangerous pursuit
- Drive disqualified
- Damage to property
He is due to appear in the Alice Springs Local Court today.
Anyone with information regarding the supply or distribution of illicit substances is urged to contact police on 131 444. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.
