Police seize large quantity of alcohol bound for remote Kimberley town

Natasha Clark
Natasha Clark Published March 30, 2026 at 11.30am (AWST)

Police in Western Australia's north-east Kimberley have seized a large quantity of alcohol destined for a remote Aboriginal community as part of efforts to curb alcohol-induced harm.

Officers in Halls Creek say they intercepted 45 litres of fortified wine and spirits last week during a recent search of a bus entering the town.

The alcohol, which police allege exceeded legal carriage limits, will be destroyed.

A 36-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman have both been charged with exceeding carriage limits. Police did not provide further details about the individuals.

Halls Creek is subject to strict alcohol controls, with takeaway sales of full-strength alcohol banned for the general public and limited to low-strength products, while stronger alcohol is generally only available at licensed venues or to hotel lodgers.

Local police say they will continue targeting the supply of excess alcohol into the town, with a focus on preventing related violence and health impacts.

Community members concerned about alcohol-associated harm are being encouraged to report matters to police, with authorities saying public information can play a role in keeping the community safe.

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