A man has been charged after police seized a loaded firearm and a trafficable quantity of methylamphetamine (ice) from a vehicle at Claremont yesterday.
The driver of the vehicle - a 29 year old Claremont man - was arrested and charged with driving while disqualified, trafficking in a controlled substance, and multiple firearm offences.
During a subsequent search of an address at Claremont, officers from Southern Drugs & Firearms Unit, the Dog Handler Unit, and Glenorchy Criminal Investigation Branch seized additional ammunition and a trafficable quantity of MDMA.
The driver was detained to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court today.
Detective Acting Inspector Richard Penney said "One loaded firearm on the streets illegally, is one too many".
"Tasmania Police remains committed to ensuring those who deal in illicit drugs and firearms are brought to justice."
Anyone with information about illegal drug and firearm activity is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au
