Police Charge Woman With Drug Offences In North West

A 28 year old Montello woman has been arrested and charged after a targeted search by Western Drugs and Firearms, Taskforce Scelus and the Dog Handler Unit today.

About 1pm police executed a search warrant at a Montello address.

Approximately 130grams of methylamphetamine in addition to unlawful prescription medication, cannabis and a quantity of cash were located.

The woman was arrested and charged with several offences including trafficking in a controlled substance, dealing in property suspected of being proceeds of crime and selling a controlled drug.

The woman was bailed to appear in Burnie Magistrates Court in June.

Police would like to remind members of the public that if they have any information surrounding illicit drug possession and distribution to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.

Police will continue to target and hold to account those involved in the distribution of illicit drugs within the community.

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