The Northern Territory Police Force have arrested a man in relation to a drug seizure that occurred in Katherine yesterday.
On Thursday 30 January, the Northern Substance Abuse Intelligence Desk, with the assistance of the Dog Operations Unit and Katherine Criminal Investigation Branch executed a search warrant at a residence in Katherine South.
A 50-year-old man was arrested following the seizure of 1.2kg of cannabis, 19 bottles of rum, 123 cans of beer and a quantity of cash.
The alleged offender has been charged with the Supply Schedule 2 Dangerous drug - Commercial Quantity, Possess Schedule 2 Dangerous Drug - Commercial Quantity and Unauthorised Sale of Liquor.
He has been remanded to appear in Katherine Location Court on today.
Detective Senior Sergeant Byron May said "The seizure of these items will have a significant impact towards the reduction of alcohol-related harm and anti-social behaviour in the community. Northern Territory Police will continue to target those who seek to profit from exploiting the vulnerable people in our community."
Anyone with information on the supply of alcohol or drugs to our communities can call police on 131 444 or make an anonymous report to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
