The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 36-year-old male in relation to drug offences in Katherine.
Around 12:30pm yesterday, members form Northern Investigations Section stopped a suspicious vehicle travelling from Queensland into the Northern Territory along the Stuart Highway.
During the search of the vehicle officers located and seized:
- 1 kilogram of methamphetamine
- $4570 in Australian currency
- Ammunition
The 36-year-old male was arrested and charged with:
- Supply schedule one drug - Commercial quantity
- Possess schedule one drug - Commercial quantity
- Possess ammunition without permit
- Receive or possess tainted property
- Breach of Domestic and Family Violence Order
He was remanded to custody to face Katherine Local Court on 2 February 2026.
Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Ordelman said " This arrest is the result proactive enforcement activities by detectives and Traffic Enforcement officers working in conjunction with the Dog Operations Unit.
"We continue to urge anyone with information to make contact with police on 131 444 or through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000."
