The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information after an aggravated burglary occurred in Katherine East.
Around 8:30am, police received a report that an armoury at a government facility had been unlawfully entered by unknown offenders.
Inside the armoury, the offenders allegedly stole a gun safe containing a large quantity of .22 calibre rounds of ammunition, approximately 40 tranquiliser darts, which did not contain the chemical compound, a significant amount of .308 calibre rounds, and 500 buckshot.
No firearms were reported stolen.
A crime scene was established, and investigations are ongoing.
Detectives from Katherine Criminal Investigation Branch urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2500017751.
Anonymous reports can be made via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.
