The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two men following an extensive investigation into alleged property offending across the Darwin and Palmerston region.
On Monday 12 January 2026, Strike Force Trident, Serious Crime and the Dog Operations Unit attended an industrial yard in Woolner, where a 40-year-old male was taken into custody. Police executed a search warrant at the location and recovered a stolen Toyota HiAce van along with a large quantity of stolen property located within.
Later that evening, a 35-year-old male was also taken into custody after attending the same location.
On 13 and 14 January 2026, Strike Force Trident executed further search warrants at addresses in Moulden and Millner, resulting in additional stolen property being located and recovered.
It is alleged that between late November 2025 and early January 2026, the two males had varying involvement in dozens of thefts and burglaries across the Darwin and Palmerston region.
This offending is alleged to have included breaking into vehicles, storage lockers attached to unit complexes, industrial yards, business premises, residential houses, and multiple copper thefts.
As a result of the alleged offending, a Toyota HiAce van, a Mitsubishi Fuso truck, and property valued at more than $250,000 were stolen.
The 40-year-old male has since been charged with 60 offences including Burglary - Building and Theft and is currently remanded in custody to appear in Darwin Local Court on 16 January 2026.
The 35-year-old male has been charged with 13 offences including Theft and Obtaining Property by Deception and is remanded in custody to appear in Darwin Local Court 30 January 2026.
Further charges are expected as investigations continue.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Dale Motter Barnard said, "Strike Force Trident remains in possession of a large quantity of recovered property and is actively working to return items to their rightful owners.
"Anyone who recognises property in the attached images is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote job number NTP2500123210."
