NT Police have seized a quantity of alcohol from a vehicle attempting to travel into Yuendumu yesterday.
Around 3pm, Yuendumu police intercepted a red Holden Commodore sedan allegedly travelling from South Australia to Yuendumu Community.
The vehicle was being driven by a 24-year-old male and was occupied by four passengers, a 19-year-old female, a 36-year-old female, a 39-year-old male, and a 57-year-old male.
The vehicle was intercepted at Tilmouth Well on the Tanami Highway containing a quantity of alcohol after police had received information that people were attempting to bring alcohol into the region from interstate.
A search of the vehicle found:
- 2 x 4L wine casks
- 1 x 5L wine cask
- 5 x bottles of liquor
Checks on the occupants of the vehicle revealed that the 24-year-old male driver was subject to a non-intoxication Domestic Violence Order with the 19-year-old female passenger. A subsequent breath test confirmed the driver was intoxicated at the time.
The 24-year-old was arrested and later charged with Breaching a Domestic Violence Order, High Range Drink Driving, Driving a Motor Vehicle whilst Unlicensed, and Bringing Liquor into an Alcohol Protected Area.
He is scheduled to appear in Alice Springs Local Court today.
The alcohol was seized and destroyed by police.
Acting Senior Sergeant Leigh Yates said, "It is disgraceful that people would attempt to bring alcohol into our remote communities, knowing the harm that it can cause.
"Police will continue to target those who would try to bring alcohol or illicit drugs into the Territory from interstate and ensure they will be held accountable.
"We have zero tolerance for domestic and family violence, and there is no place for it in our communities.
"If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800 RESPECT or Lifeline 131 114."
