The Northern Territory Police Force has seized firearms, drugs and prohibited items at a property in Herbert during compliance and enforcement operations yesterday.
Firearms Audit and Enforcement Section members, with support from the Fugitive Task Force, attended the property following information reports relating to an unregistered firearm.
A firearms compliance inspection was conducted on a licence holder at the premises, where police located unsecured firearms and seized over 500 rounds of unsecured ammunition. Police also located a privately manufactured firearm, a homemade silencer, a flick knife and privately manufactured body armour.
During the compliance inspection, police observed indicators of drug activity within the residence. A subsequent search warrant was executed, resulting in the seizure of several cannabis plants, a trafficable quantity of cannabis plant material, and smaller quantities of cocaine and THC oil. Hydroponic equipment, approximately $5,350 cash believed to be tainted property, and a stolen trailer were also seized.
A 58-year-old male firearm licence holder was issued a Notice to Appear in Darwin Local Court on 25 August 2026 for:
• Supply Schedule 2 dangerous drug - less than commercial quantity
• Possess Schedule 2 dangerous drug - trafficable quantity
• Possess tainted property
• Fail to meet storage requirements
• Breach of firearms licence conditions
A 36-year-old male was also charged with:
• Possess body armour
• Possess prohibited weapon
• Possess unregistered firearm
• Possess silencer
He was remanded in custody to appear in Darwin Local Court today.
Nine firearms were seized and action has been taken to suspend the firearms licence.
Sergeant Aaron Chapman, Firearms Audit and Enforcement said, "Unsecured firearms and prohibited items present a real risk to community safety, which is why police proactively conduct compliance and enforcement activities.
"Firearms licence holders must adhere to strict storage and compliance requirements at all times.
"Police conduct both targeted and routine compliance inspections, and we will continue to ensure licence holders are meeting their legal obligations.
"Where breaches are identified, enforcement action will be taken.
"We urge anyone with information about illegal firearms or suspicious activity to contact police on 131 444 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000."
