The Northern Territory Police Force has charged an 18-year-old male with drug and firearm offences on Friday.
Northern Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk members conducted a lawful search on a residence in Katherine East on Friday, where police located and seized 1.7 kilograms of Cannabis, drug paraphernalia, fireworks, ammunition and two firearms
He was arrested without incident and has since been charged with:
• Supply Schedule 2 Dangerous Drug - Commercial Quantity
• Possess Schedule 2 Dangerous Drug - Commercial Quantity
• Possessing Tainted Property
• 2 x Possess / Use Firearm whilst unlicensed
• Possess Ammunition without permit or license
• Fail to meet storage requirements
• Possess Fireworks outside approved period
He was remanded to appear in Katherine Local Court today.
Detective Senior Sergeant Byron May said "The contribution by the community to disrupt this offending is essential to a safer territory.
"Anyone with information on the supply of alcohol or drugs to our communities can call police on 131 444. You can anonymously report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/"
