The Territory Road Policing Division has charged two females with dangerous drug offences in Johnston.
After receiving information, officers from the Road Policing Section executed a search warrant at a residence in Johnston, where a number of offences were detected and items were seized for forensic analysis.
A 43-year-old female was arrested and charged with:
- Drive unlicensed
- Possess Schedule 1 dangerous drug (less than a trafficable quantity) in a public place
- Drive with a prohibited drug present in her body
She has been bailed to appear in court at a later date.
A second 43-year-old female was arrested and charged with:
- Breach of bail
- Possess Schedule 1 dangerous drug (less than a trafficable quantity)
- Possess Schedule 2 dangerous drug (less than a trafficable quantity)
She has been refused bail to appear in Darwin Local Court today.
Investigations remain ongoing.
Senior Sergeant Devrim Kanyilmaz said "Police remind the community that the possession and use of dangerous drugs will not be tolerated."
Anyone with information about illicit drug activity is urged to contact police on 131 444 or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
