Northern Territory Police have seized further quantities of cannabis and alcohol destined for remote communities as part of Operation Starck.
Operation Starck was established by the Drug and Organised Crime Squad (DOCS) to disrupt the importation of illicit substances, including cannabis and alcohol, into remote communities. Screening of air and sea freight included the physical inspection of shipments by DOCS detectives and the use of drug detector dogs from the Dog Operations Unit.
Between Friday 8 May and Friday 15 May 2020, police seized approximately 960 grams of cannabis and four litres of wine destined for remote communities in the Northern Territory.
Seven people were issued a notice to appear in court, eleven drug infringements and one liquor infringement were issued and a further matter remains under investigation.
A search warrant was also executed at a Karama residence resulting in a 57-year-old man being issued a drug infringement notice.
To date, Operation Starck activities have seized 5.16 kilos of cannabis. Operation Starck remains ongoing.
Anyone with information on the importation of illicit substances is urged to contact police on 131 444 or via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
