A police operation in Alice Springs has resulted in the seizure of dangerous drugs, cash and drug-related items, with Drug Detection Dog Ida locating illicit substances during her first week on duty.
Last Friday 9 October, police executed a search warrant at a residence in Alice Springs resulting in the seizure of:
- A trafficable quantity of cannabis
- Less than a trafficable quantity of methamphetamine
- A trafficable quantity of psilocybin (magic mushrooms)
- $1,325 in Australian currency
- Drug implements
As a result of the warrant, one 44-year-old woman was arrested and charged with:
- Supply Schedule 2 dangerous drug, less than commercial quantity
- Possess Schedule 2 dangerous drug, trafficable quantity
- Possess Schedule 1 dangerous drug, less than trafficable quantity
- Receive or possess property from the commission of an offence
- Possess thing to administer a dangerous drug
Two additional people, a 21-year-old woman and 19-year-old man, were charged with drug-related offences, including possession of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 dangerous drugs.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Chay McArthur said, "Police continue to target the supply and distribution of dangerous drugs within the Alice Springs community.
"Ida's successful detection of dangerous drugs during her first week highlights the valuable role police detection dogs play in keeping the Alice Springs and wider community safe."
Anyone with information about the distribution or supply of illicit drugs is urged to contact police on 131 444. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://www.crimestoppersnt.com.au.
