Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The Northern Territory Police Force has apprehended four offenders after an incident in Coconut Grove earlier in the week.
On Friday, Drug Dog Operations Unit officers responded to multiple disturbances at a car yard in Coconut Grove. One report involved a firearm and suspected drugs located within a vehicle.
Officers apprehended four adults at the scene, with additional assistance provided by Strike Force Trident and General Duties officers.
Subsequent drug searches resulted in the seizure of:
- A modified .22 calibre handgun
- A trafficable quantity of methamphetamine
- Two edged weapons
- Several bats
- $800 in counterfeit Australian currency
Police also recovered a stolen motor vehicle linked to an earlier theft in Fannie Bay.
Two men, aged 28 and 38, have each been issued a Notice to Appear for Possess schedule 1 drug in public place, due to appear in Darwin Local Court on 1 April 2026.
A 34-year-old female will be issued a Notice to Appear for Theft of a motor vehicle, due to appear in Darwin Local Court on 1 April 2026.
A 33-year-old male will be issued a Notice to Appear for Possess firearm while unlicensed, Possess counterfeit currency and Possess controlled weapon in public space. He is also expected to appear in Darwin Local Court on 1 April 2026.