Two men have been charged with drug and firearm offences following a search at their property in Southern Tasmania today.
During the search at an address in Kellevie, officers from Southern Drugs & Firearms, Southern Traffic, Southeast CIB, Sorell, Nubeena and Dunalley Police seized two pistols, one being a replica and over 190 cannabis plants.
The cannabis plants had a potential street value of $200,000.
A 53 year old man was charged and will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court at a later day, while a 31 year old man was charged and detained to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court tomorrow morning. He will also be issued with a police family violence order,
Detective Acting Inspector Richard Penney stated, "This is another example of police proactively seeking out those in our community who continue to flout our laws. 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 at 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au.
