Drug Detector Dog Monty

Drug Detector Dog Monty reacted positively to baggage belonging to two women aged 45 and 37. A search of the 45-year-old woman’s luggage located a baby wipes container and Christmas paper wrapped box as containing cannabis. Five clip seal bags containing cannabis plant material weighing approximately 92 grams was located.
A search of the 37-year-old woman’s luggage located three wrapped Christmas presents. Each of the presents was found to contain an ounce size clip seal bag containing cannabis. The packages were heavily laced with curry powder and chilli powder in an attempt to mask the cannabis smell. Total weight of the cannabis plant material was 89.02 grams.
Both women were arrested and conveyed to the Darwin Watch House. The 45-year-old woman was later charged with possess cannabis (trafficable quantity) and supply Schedule 2 Dangerous Drug.
The 37-year-old woman was charged with possess cannabis (trafficable quantity) and supply cannabis (trafficable quantity). Both women were bailed to appear at the Alyangula Court on 15 January 2008.
On Saturday 22 December Drug Detector Dog Monty reacted positively to luggage belonging to a 31-year-old man. A search revealed two packages wrapped in packing tape concealed in a pair of socks