Maningrida police have seized drugs, cash and alcohol during the execution of a search warrant in the community this week.
On Tuesday 12 August 2025, police executed a lawful search at a residence, locating:
- 280 grams of cannabis, packaged for sale
- $50,140 in cash
- One bottle of liquor
- Fireworks
- Deal bags and scales
A 35-year-old male was arrested and later charged with a range of serious drug offences. He was remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court on 14 August 2025.
A 42-year-old female was issued a Notice to Appear for drug offences and for being on Aboriginal land without a permit.
Sergeant Timothy Gillahan said, "Remote police continue to target individuals who supply and distribute restricted and illicit substances in remote communities.
"In the past seven days alone, police have seized more than 500 grams of cannabis and several bottles of liquor during targeted operations.
"Maningrida and surrounding communities are sick of the alcohol and drugs that these individuals bring in.
"We thank members of the community who reported information to police and continue to urge anyone with information about the supply of alcohol or drugs to our communities to do the same on 131 444."
