Tasmania Police are reminding motorists about the dangers of drug driving after several concerning detections during a traffic operation on the Midlands Highway yesterday afternoon (23 May).
Officers from Road Policing Services conducted the operation south of Campbell Town, supported by the Dog Handler Unit.
During the operation, the police drug detection dog gave positive indications to several vehicles leading to the discovery of a quantity of methamphetamine.
The occupants were arrested and charged with trafficking a controlled substance.
Other results from the operation included:
- 3 x positive results for illicit drugs,
- 1 x driving whilst disqualified.
Detective Inspector Troy Morrisby said it is disappointing the number of drug-affected drivers on a major road such as the Midlands Highway, where speed limits reach up to 110 km/h.
"Alcohol and drugs remain one of the Fatal Five contributing factors to serious and fatal crashes on Tasmanian roads," he said.
"Operations like this are critical to removing dangerous drivers from our roads, and it is especially concerning that people are choosing to drive under the influence on high-speed highways, putting themselves and other road users at serious risk."
"We will continue to conduct high-visibility traffic operations across the state to deter unsafe driving and keep the community safe."
