Police search for drug-hunting ram-raiders

Northern Territory Police are searching for two men who allegedly smashed through a gate and assaulted a resident while ransacking his home.

Police say the balaclava-clad men drove their ute through the locked gate in the Darwin suburb of Ludmilla about 10.30pm on Saturday.

Police allege the men assaulted a 26-year-old male occupant and ransacked the house in a search for drugs.

Neighbours called police after hearing screams coming from the house.

A 1988 beige single-cab Toyota LandCruiser with a flat tray was seen departing the residence, and was later recovered in Bayview.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries and has since been discharged.

Police urge anyone with any information to contact them on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000.