Three men have been charged with drug and firearms offences following a recent police operation in northern Tasmania.
Detective Inspector Nathan Johnston said the operation, led by the Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit, had been running since May.
"The operation, which involved a range of specialist police resources, was brought to a planned resolution on 10 July, when two men were taken into custody at a property in Newnham," he said.
"Police located $24,000 in cash at the property, as well as a quantity of methylamphetamine and a luxury vehicle believed to have been stolen from Victoria in March."
"Several other searches were conducted in the Launceston area, with a further $140,000 in cash located alongside more methylamphetamine in a storage container linked to one of the men."
"A suspected stolen motorcycle was also seized."
"Police also located two firearms in another container linked to a third man, who was then taken into custody at the scene."
Charges:
- A 32-year-old man was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime, motor vehicle stealing and other offences. He was remanded in custody to reappear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at 2.15pm today.
- A 30-year-old man was charged with firearms offences.
- A 45-year-old man was charged with minor drug offences.
