Two men are facing drug manufacturing, trafficking and firearms charges after police seized pill presses and various drugs during raids on their homes in the north earlier this year.
Police allegedly found cannabis plants at a Moltema property near Deloraine on March 12th, before discovering unknown substances, a loaded firearm with silencer and ammunition inside the home.
A 29-year-old man from the Deloraine area was arrested at the scene and charged with multiple offences, including manufacturing a controlled drug for sale, trafficking and drug possession.
A Kings Meadows property was also searched on May 29th, where police seized small quantities of drugs, a silencer and cash believed to be the proceeds of crime.
As a result, a 32-year-old Launceston man was charged with offences including trafficking and manufacturing a controlled drug for sale.
Detective Acting Inspector Jason Jones said Tasmania Police remain committed to targeting the supply of illicit drugs and protecting the community.
“These drugs have the potential to cause significant harm to the Tasmanian community,” he said.
“Anyone with information in relation to illicit drugs should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 330 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au.”
Both men have since appeared in the Launceston Magistrates Court.
