Police have seized methylamphetamine, MDMA pills and $5,000 in cash after pulling over a vehicle in the north-west on Friday night.
Officers stopped the car in the Burnie suburb of Montello around 11:45pm.
They allegedly found a quantity of drugs, drug paraphernalia and cash during a search of the vehicle and its two occupants.
A 58-year-old man and a 51-year-old woman, both from Smithton, were arrested at the scene.
The man has been charged with trafficking in a controlled substance and dealing in the proceeds of crime.
The woman faces charges including drug possession and selling a controlled drug.
Both have been released on bail and will appear in court at a later date.
“Police place a high priority on stamping out the distribution of illicit drugs in our community,” police said.
“If you are aware of the distribution or manufacture of illicit drugs, contact police on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers Tasmania.”
