Police seize drugs and firearms at a former meat production site in northern Tasmania

By Manika Dadson

Posted

July 13, 2018 18:20:31

The Tasmanian police seized nearly half a million dollars worth of drugs destined for state streets, as well as 11 firearms and property allegedly stolen.

MDMA and cannabis

Substances were seized after police raids in the suburbs of Launceston in Newstead and St Leonards yesterday

Eleven weapons, as well as stolen power tools, ATVs, motorcycles and a boat were also seized.

The Tasmanian police detective, Gary Williams, said the amount of drugs seized was significant.

"Tasmania is not immune to the scourge of amphetamine in Australia, this amount in a search is not something that happens very often. "

"The Tasmanian police will continue to interpose with those in the community who intend to cause harm to the community."

A 36-year-old Newstead man and a 39-

One was charged with trafficking in controlled substances and the other with illegal possession of stolen property.

"We expect other charges to be laid," says Detective Williams

The men were known to the police, but are not supposed to have links to out-of-town biker gangs. the law.

It is understood that the property has been stolen in various parts of the state during the last 12 months.

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