Drug seizure - West Arnhem Region

Northern Territory Police have seized a large quantity of Kava that was destined for West Arnhem Region communities.

On Wednesday 24 January 2024, police intercepted a large amount of Kava located in a residence in Ramingining.

A search of the residence located approximately 215kg of kava divided into deal bags concealed in suit cases and boxes in a bedroom. $3300 in cash was also located in the room believed to be profits of crime.

A 37-year-old male has been arrested and charged with:

  • Possess Kava - commercial quantity
  • Supply Kava - commercial quantity

He was remanded in custody and to appear in Darwin Local Court at a later date.

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