The Northern Territory Police Force has charged a 32-year-old male for drug offences in Gapuwiyak on 8 April 2025.
Police conducted a lawful search at a residence in the community where they located and seized a commercial quantity of kava, drug paraphernalia and a quantity of cash.
The 32-year-old male who is unlawfully in Australia, was arrested and subsequently charged with Supply kava - commercial quantity, Possess kava - commercial quantity, Possess property commission of offence and Resist police in execution of duty.
He appeared in Darwin Local Court earlier this month and was remanded to re-appear in Darwin Local Court on 1 May 2025.
Acting Superintendent Daniel Bell said "Local officers worked collaboratively with many community members and stakeholders to identify the offending and enable a swift response.
"The supply of illicit substance in vulnerable remote communities has devastating effects. Police will continue to target those who seek to gain benefit from the supplying and selling of these substances and ensure that offenders are held to account."
Anyone with information on the supply of illicit substances into communities are urged to call police on 131 444 or make an anonymous report to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
