A 36-year-old woman who allegedly lit a car on fire on Kempe Street in Alice Springs on Monday afternoon has been charged with vehicle and arson offences, NT Police said.

Police said they received reports of a vehicle fire around 4 pm and arrived to find a white Holden Commodore sedan engulfed in flames in the street.

The NT Fire and Rescue Service was called and successfully extinguished the fire.

The alleged driver was later identified and found at a nearby residence. The woman was taken to the Alice Springs Watch House, where she registered a positive blood-alcohol reading.

She was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle, arson, and driving while under the influence of alcohol.

The woman was remanded to appear in court Wednesday.

Police are encouraging anyone with information regarding the incident to contact 131 444 or submit dash-cam footage using the following link: https://ntpol.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/ntp2500104600 and reference job no. NTP2500104600.

Anonymous reports can also be made at 1800 333 000 or https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

Meanwhile, a woman who lives on Gap Road is facing multiple drug charges after the NT Police executed a search warrant at her home, leading to the seizure of 65.4 grams of cannabis, various drug paraphernalia, and $5,000 in cash, police said.

The woman was issued a ‘notice to appear’ in relation to multiple charges connected to the drug seizure, including the supply of a dangerous drug in less than a commercial quantity (Schedule 2), possession of a dangerous drug in a traffickable quantity (Schedule 2), and receiving or possessing tainted property.

Police reported that a search warrant was executed at the woman’s residence around 9:10 am on Tuesday. During the search, officers located and seized the illicit drug, $5,000 in cash, scales and various drug paraphernalia.

“Substantial harm is caused by the distribution of illicit drugs within our community, and police will continue to proactively target anyone involved in this activity,” Detective Senior Sergeant Marcus Becker said.

Police said receiving information from the public is crucial in disrupting the Territory’s illegal drug market.

“If you know something, reach out to police on 131 444 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000,” Sgt Becker said.