Wadeye Police have seized 10 cartons of beer and recommended the revocation of five liquor permits following alleged breaches of the Wadeye Liquor Permit System.
Police received information that several liquor permit holders were allegedly attempting to purchase alcohol in excess of their authorised weekly allocation, commonly referred to as “double dipping”.
Under the Wadeye Liquor Permit System, permit holders are restricted to a set quantity and type of alcohol each week.
Police received information that alcohol allegedly exceeding those limits was due to arrive in Wadeye yesterday.
Officers attended Wadeye Airport and conducted checks of baggage and freight associated with the arriving flight.
Five liquor permit holders were identified as allegedly receiving quantities exceeding their authorised weekly allocation.
Police subsequently seized and destroyed a total of 10 30-pack cartons of beer.
As a result of the alleged breaches, police have recommended that the liquor permits of all five individuals be revoked.
Superintendent Virgina Read said police would continue to actively enforce liquor restrictions designed to reduce alcohol-related harm in Wadeye.
“Liquor permits come with clear conditions, and those conditions are there for a reason. Attempting to circumvent the system and bring additional alcohol into the community, especially given the recent community unrest, undermines the measures in place to keep people safe.
“This seizure prevented 300 cans of beer from entering Wadeye, where excess alcohol contributes to violence, antisocial behaviour and harm within the community.
“Anyone who holds a liquor permit has a responsibility to comply with its conditions. Those who choose not to can expect police to take action and their permit may be put at risk.”
