Arrest And Charges - Kava Seizure - Galiwinku

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 35-year-old male following reports Kava was being sold by an individual in the Galiwinku community.

Around 8:35am this morning, Galiwinku members conducted a search of an address under the Kava Management Act.

A 35-year-old male was located at the address in possession of a commercial quantity of Kava and was arrested.

Close to 14kg of Kava was seized as well as $13,300 in cash.

He was charged with Possess commercial quantity of Kava and remanded to appear on Monday 22 June 2026.

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