The Northern Territory Police Force has seized a quantity of alcohol intended for distribution within remote communities in the Daly River Region.
Around 9pm on Friday 31 January, local police members established a roadblock along Port Keats Road before stopping a vehicle attempting to enter the alcohol restricted area.
The vehicle was discovered to be transporting:
- 12 x Bottles of rum
- 1 x Carton of beer
- 4 x Cans pre-mix alcohol
The 37-year-old female driver was issued a Notice to Appear for offences including possess and convey alcohol into a general restricted area.
Acting Superintendent Erica Gibson said " 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.
"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.
"Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/. "
