Police lay charges over drug offences in Alice Springs

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Northern Territory Police have arrested three people in relation to drug offences.

A 31-year-old man was apprehended by police on Lyndavale Drive around 6:50m on 11 March 2019. Police conducted a roadside drug test and the man returned a positive result for methamphetamine.

He was charged with:

• Drug Driving

• Administer Dangerous Drug to Self

• Possess Thing – Administer Dangerous Drug

He was bailed to appear to appear in Alice Springs Local Court at a later date.

Police executed a search warrant at a Larapinta residence later that day. They located a traffickable quantity of MDMA and less than traffickable quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine. Police also located unsecured ammunition, a 'taser torch', $550 cash and items indicative of drug supply.

A 25-year-old woman was charged with possess MDMA – traffickable quantity.

A 29-year-old male resident was arrested later the same day.

He was charged with:

• Possess MDMA – Traffickable Quantity

• Possess Cocaine

• Possess Methamphetamine

• Possess Tainted Property

• Unsecured Ammunition

• Possess Prohibited Weapon

The 25-year-old woman and 29-year-old man were remanded in custody. They are due to appear in Alice Springs Local Court today.

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