Police seize $140k worth of vapes in raid on Palmerston home
A 21-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman will face court after authorities received a tip about illegal substances at the Palmerston home.
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February 3, 2.30pm: A police raid on a Top End home has resulted in the seizure of $140,000 worth of nicotine vapes.
At midday on Friday NT Police received a tip of illicit substances at a Palmerston residence.
Detectives from the Serious Crime Squad searched the home – seizing cannabis and 2335 vapes.
A 21-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman have each been issued with a notice to appear at Darwin Local Court on May 29.
“These seizures are the result of the collaborative actions of Serious Crime Squad detectives and members of the Dog Operations Unit and Drug and Organised Crime Section,” Detective Sergeant Alicia Harvey said.
“Intelligence received from members of the community assisted with this result and we continue to urge anyone with information on the supply of illegal substances to contact Police on 131 444 or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”
Woman allegedly caught sneaking grog into dry community
February 3, 12.30pm: A woman will face court after allegedly attempting to sneak a dozen bottles of bundy into dry Aboriginal communities.
NT Police seized 12 bottles of run, a carton of beer, and four cans of pre-mix alcohol they allege was intended for distribution within remote communities in the Daly River Region.
About 9pm on Friday, local police members established a roadblock along Port Keats Rd before stopping a car attempting to enter the alcohol restricted area.
The 37-year-old woman driving was issued a notice to appear for alleged offences including possessing and conveying alcohol into a general restricted area.
“This was fantastic work from local members and our message is simple: you just never know where and when police will be on the road,” Acting Superintendent Erica Gibson said.
“The disruption of alcohol into restricted communities has a detrimental impact on the health, safety and finances of everyone.
“Police will continue to proactively target anyone who seeks to take advantage of alcohol restricted areas.
“If you have any information regarding the distribution of drugs or alcohol into remote communities, please contact police on 131 444.”
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