16 Dec 2024 9:37am  Alcohol has been seized after an operation in Port Augusta last week.

On Thursday 12 and Friday 13 December Far North Police with the assistance of PD Fang conducted a driver testing station on the Augusta Highway, just south of the township.

As well as conducting 926 breath tests, 19 vehicle defects and issuing a number of expiation notices,  a large amount of alcohol was seized with police alleging it was illegally bound for the APY Lands where liquor is prohibited.

On Thursday the following alcohol was seized:

• 76 x 5 litres casks of wine
• 11 x 1 litre Jim Beam bottles
• 1 x 700 ml Jack Daniels
• 4 x 1.36 litre bottles of Jack Daniels
• 5 x 1.25 Litre bottles of Bundaberg
• 1 x 700 ml Bundaberg
• 4 x 1 litre of Smirnoff
• 2 x 24 packs of Jim Beam and Cola Cans
• 48 x Spirit alco pops.

On Friday the following alcohol was seized:

• 26 x 5 litres casks of wine
• 6 x 1 litre Jim Beam bottles
• 11 x 1.25 Litre bottles of Bundaberg
• 4 x 1 litres bottle of Vodka
• 3 x 1.36 litre bottles of Jack Daniels
• 18 x bottles of white wine
• 2 x 10 pack of Jim bean and Cola premix
• 1 x 10 pack of Bundaberg and Cola premix
• 10 x 700 ml flavoured cruiser bottles
• 1 x 6 pack of VB beer

No charges have been laid at this time, however police are investigating the circumstances and offences such as supplying or transporting liquor in a prescribed areas (Section 21OC of the Summary Offences Act) are being considered.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or phone 1800 333 000 – you can remain anonymous.