Police update: Escapee arrested

Detectives from Strike Force Trident and the Dog Operations Unit have arrested a man who absconded from Darwin Correctional Facility last week.

The 30-year-old was arrested without incident this morning at a residence in Jingili and has been conveyed back to the prison.

He will be summonsed to face a charge of escaping lawful custody.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Bland thanked members of the public for providing information to assist in locating the offender.

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