Man to front court after police busted him allegedly taking liquor to remote communities
A 28-YEAR-OLD man will front court after police stopped a car travelling at 186km/h, then seized and destroyed 37 litres of liquor allegedly destined for remote communities
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A 28-YEAR-OLD male will front court after police seized and destroyed 37 litres of liquor destined for remote communities in the West Arnhem region.
Around 6pm on Thursday NT Police apprehended a Holden Commodore travelling at 186km/h in a 130km/h zone heading towards Jabiru.
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