Four people charged over Flinders Island drug bust
Multiple people have been charged after police uncovered a crop of drugs on an island off the coast of Tasmania with the help of a drone. See the photos.
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Multiple people have been charged after police uncovered a crop of drugs on an island off the coast of Tasmania.
The operation, held on Flinders Island earlier this week, resulted in four people being charged with a range of offences including drug, firearm and wildlife charges.
Acting Inspector Andrew Hanson said a crop of cannabis plants and other drug-related items were seized by Northern Drug Investigation Services (NDIS) officers during one of the searches.
Act Insp Hanson said the operation was carried out based on existing intelligence on cannabis cultivation and distribution.
A police drone was also used to conduct reconnaissance and pinpoint the illegal cannabis crop.
“One man will be proceeded against for cannabis cultivation, firearms offences and wildlife offences, and another will be proceeded against for cannabis possession and sales,” Act Insp Hanson said.
“Two other people will be proceeded against for minor drug offences.”
NDIS officers also helped local police to conduct two high visibility traffic operations with a focus on drugs and alcohol, and checking vehicle roadworthiness.
“We’d like to thank the Flinders Island community for their understanding and cooperation while the operations were underway,” he said.
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