Police continue search for second suspect after Karama alcohol theft

A teenager has been arrested after an armed robbery at a Karama bottle shop, with police still searching for a second suspect.

NT Police patrolling Top End streets. Picture: Pema Tamang Pakhrin

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February 24, 10:39am: A teenager has been arrested after an armed robbery at a Karama bottle shop, with police still searching for a second suspect.

Northern Territory Police say two male teenagers entered a licensed premises on Kalymnos Drive on Saturday afternoon, with one allegedly threatening staff with a weapon before stealing alcohol and fleeing on foot.

Officers from Casuarina quickly identified and arrested a 14-year-old boy, who has since been charged with aggravated robbery.

Police say the second suspect remains on the run.

Strike Force Trident is continuing investigations and urging anyone with information to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference P25051813.

Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Katherine man arrested in drug and firearm bust

February 24, 8:18am: A young man has been charged after police allegedly found more than a kilo of cannabis and firearms in a Top End home.

The 18-year-old man was arrested by NT Police after a raid on a Katherine East home led to the alleged discovery of 1.7 kgs of cannabis, drug-related items, fireworks, ammunition, and two firearms.

Officers from the Northern Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk carried out the search on Friday, arresting the man without any issues, according to cops.

He now faces multiple charges, including drug supply, firearm offences, and possessing illegal fireworks.

The man was remanded in custody and is expected to appear in Katherine Local Court on Monday.

Detective Senior Sergeant Byron May acknowledged the role of the community in assisting police efforts to crack down on drug and firearm-related crime.

“The contribution by the community to disrupt this offending is essential to a safer territory,” he said.

Police are urging anyone with information on illegal drug or alcohol supply to contact them on 131 444 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or online at https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Originally published as Police continue search for second suspect after Karama alcohol theft