Strikeforce Trident Detectives have seized a large quantity of goods suspected to be stolen, a number of weapons and drugs following the execution of a search warrant at an address in Wanguri.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Mark Stringer said Police suspect the residence in Wanguri was being used as a base for illegal activities.

“We are investigating several leads in this case that point to an alleged ‘property for drugs’ arrangement.  We have found items including phones, laptops and jewellery that we are trying to trace back to their rightful owners.

“Of note is a small safe that had been forcibly opened.  Specialist equipment usually associated with jewellery making was still inside.

“More disturbing was the seizure of prohibited weapons including knuckledusters and knives."

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Stringer said Detectives also seized a less than trafficable quantity of cannabis and other amphetamine type substances that have been sent for forensic testing.

A 29 year-old male, who is a member of the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang is being summonsed to court for possession of prohibited weapons and other offences.

“Northern Territory Police will not tolerate outlaw motorcycle gangs or other elements of society dealing in illicit drugs or stolen property.

“We urge anyone with information concerning this type of criminal activity to contact Police on 131 444 or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000,” concluded Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Stringer.