More than half a kilo of ice and over $100,000 in cash has been seized following a targeted police operation on Tasmania’s north-west coast.
The operation was launched after officers observed a vehicle allegedly being driven erratically in Ulverstone on Thursday September 12.
A 52-year-old man from West Ulverstone was arrested after he allegedly attempted to evade police in the vehicle, while a 36yo man from Ulverstone later presented at the Devonport police station.
Police say a search of the vehicle revealed a backpack containing 135 grams of methylamphetamine and $3,225 in cash, while subsequent searches in the Ulverstone area uncovered a significant quantity of methylamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA and stolen property.
In total, police seized approximately 527 grams of methylamphetamine, 74 grams of cocaine and 154 grams of MDMA, as well as $100,000 in cash believed to be proceeds of crime.
A further $4,910 in cash was also seized from a private residence in West Ulverstone.
The driver of the vehicle has been charged with multiple offences, including trafficking in a controlled substance, evade police, unlawful possession of property and dealing with proceeds of crime.
The 36-year-old passenger of the vehicle has been charged with trafficking in a controlled substance and possess a controlled drug.
Both men will front the Devonport Magistrates Court today.
