Two people have been separately charged after police seized multiple firearms and illicit substances during two unrelated searches in the Meander Valley area this week.
Deloraine Police conducted the first targeted search at a Weegeena residence on Tuesday 17 June.
During the search, police located and seized a .22 calibre rifle, a 22 Magnum rifle, an air rifle, and a Glock pistol as well as ammunition and quantities of illicit substances.
A 52-year-old Weegeena man has been charged with multiple drug and firearms offences, and will appear in court at a later date.
In a second, unrelated search at a Deloraine address on Wednesday 18 June, police located a hydroponic cannabis growing room and seized a large quantity of cannabis.
A 56 year old Deloraine man has been charged with multiple drug-related offences and will appear in court at a later date.
Inspector Craig Fox said police continued to target illegal drug and firearm activity throughout Tasmania.
"We know the impact drugs and firearms have on the community, and these searches are evidence of our continued commitment to community safety and holding offenders to account," he said.
Anyone with information about illegal firearms or illicit substances is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au.
