The Northern Territory Police Force seized a commercial quantity of cannabis in Galiwinku on Wednesday afternoon.
Around 4:10pm, Galiwinku Police conducted a lawful search of a property within the community after receiving intelligence that a shipment of cannabis had arrived by boat.
During the search, officers located and seized 1.42kg of cannabis, $2,000 in cash and one litre of alcohol.
A person of interest fled the location prior to police arrival and remains outstanding.
Superintendent Jody Nobbs said, "The cannabis seized had an estimated street value of more than $140,000.
"The sale of illicit substances in remote communities is financially predatory and has serious financial and social impacts on individuals and families.
"We will continue to vigorously pursue this individual and anyone else who seeks to profit from vulnerable communities.
"Anyone who has information about this incident is urge to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference number NTP2600004602."
