The Northern Territory Police Force have concluded Operation FROME, a high-visibility road safety operation along some of the Territory's most remote areas between 6am Thursday 22 May to 6am Saturday 24 May 2025.
The operation, led by the Territory Road Policing Division, was developed to reduce the incidence of serious and fatal crashes through enforcement, education, and engagement, while targeting the movement of illicit substances and alcohol into the Northern Territory.
Operation FROME involved a coordinated effort with officers from the Northern Command, Southern Command, Southern Investigations, Northern Investigations, Dog Operations Unit and the Drug and Organised Crime Division, delivering roadside enforcement and engagement at strategic locations including Timber Creek, NT/QLD Border and south of Alice Springs, in cooperation with Queensland Police.
Operational outcomes included:
- 1974 breath tests conducted, with 1 positive result for drink driving.
- 297 drug driver tests, resulting in 30 positive detections.
- 4 arrests and 22 Notices to Appear in court.
- 48 Traffic Infringement Notices issued, and 11 vehicles defected.
- 16 Drug Infringement Notices issued.
- Drugs, alcohol, and cash seized included: 3.22kg of cannabis, 2.3g methamphetamine, 22g cocaine, 1.5g MDMA, 1.1g ketamine, 2.5kg of kava, 1 litre of alcohol, $31,428 in cash, and 3 imitation firearms (2 replica pistols and 1 replica AR-15)
The Territory Road Policing Division Superintendent Richard Magree said, "Overall we were very pleased with the majority of drivers, particularly commercial operators. It is, however, disappointing to see some individuals continuing to drive under the influence of drugs and attempting to traffic illicit substances across our borders.
"Driving under the influence remains a leading causal factor in fatal crashes across the Northern Territory. Police will continue to target this behaviour through operations like FROME.
"This remote operation is another reminder that Territory Road Policing can be anywhere at any time, and we continue to urge all drivers to remain vigilant and adhere to the Fatal Five."
