Northern Territory Police conducting routine screening of air arrivals have intercepted a large amount of liquor being smuggled to the Tiwi Islands yesterday.
"Two boxes of freight appeared excessively heavy," said Acting Sergeant Ben Higgins. "The consignee confirmed ownership and officers opened the first box, revealing nine one-litre bottles of rum.
"The consignee then advised there were additional bottles hidden in other items on board the flight.
"In all, police located and seized 24 bottles of rum, all destined for secondary sale in the community at highly inflated prices."
A 20-year-old woman has been issued a Notice to Appear for Bring and supply liquor in a restricted area.
"Secondary supply targets our most vulnerable people, and contributes to the cycles of poverty and violence. Police will continue to target the secondary supply of liquor and hold to account those seeking to profit from the practice."
