Driver headed from Queensland to Darwin arrested over cocaine, methamphetamine drug seizure
A 56-year-old male travelling from Queensland has been arrested following a cocaine and methamphetamine drug seizure at Adelaide River.
A 56-year-old male travelling from Queensland has been arrested following a drug seizure in Adelaide River.
Police said members from the Drug and Organised Crime Division apprehended a black Range Rover travelling along the Stuart Highway from Queensland to Darwin after receiving intelligence it was transporting illicit substances.
A lawful search of the vehicle was conducted with detectives locating and seizing:
•2.5 kilograms of cocaine
•2 kilograms of methamphetamine
•2 x mobile phones
•$3,000
The 56-year-old driver was arrested and later charged with:
•2 x Supply commercial schedule 1 drug
•2 x Possess commercial schedule 1 drug
•Receive or possess tainted property
He has been remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court on 9 December 2025.
Originally published as Driver headed from Queensland to Darwin arrested over cocaine, methamphetamine drug seizure
