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Police find drugs, ammo and cash after pulling over car near Ben Lomond

Drugs, cash and ammunition were found during a search of the car. Image / Tasmania Police

Police have uncovered a significant haul of drugs, cash and ammunition after pulling over an unregistered car near in the north-east.

Officers on patrol in the Ben Lomond area intercepted a blue Mitsubishi Magna at Blessington on Friday.

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They discovered the vehicle was not registered and the 42-year-old driver from Newnham was not allowed to be behind the wheel.

A search of the car turned up the stash, leading to seven charges against the man.

He was charged with disqualified driving, possessing a controlled drug, possessing a controlled plant product and possessing ammunition without a firearms licence.

Officers on patrol in the Ben Lomond area made the discovery. Image / Tasmania Police

He also faces charges of possessing drug paraphernalia, possessing a firearm part without a licence and driving an unregistered vehicle.

Police said the intercept was “a reminder that police can be anywhere… anytime”.