A HUMPTY Doo man has dobbed his father into NT Police for torching his prized cannabis plants after a heated fight between the two.

Police received the report on Monday night from the outraged son who was furious after his dad disposed of his cannabis on a bonfire.

Duty Superintendent Louise Jorgensen said officers attented the unusual call.

“Apparently the son had been in conflict with his father since he moved from interstate a short time ago. Things came to a head yesterday evening and that’s when the contraband was destroyed,” she said.

“The son was indignant and enraged. It was questioned whether he was aware that possession of cannabis was unlawful and he could be liable to prosecution for the same.

“He seemed to believe that the destruction of the same was far worse than the possession in the first instance.”

Supt Jorgensen said no charges had been laid.

“The evidence has been destroyed —along with his (father’s) reputation,” she said. “He has now moved out to reside with other relatives.”