Lindisfarne man charged with trafficking in a controlled substance after significant seizure by Tasmania Police

With tough air and sea restrictions, Tasmania Police is increasingly focusing on the mail service to stop drug traffickers – and they have already netted one significant catch.

TASMANIA Police is zeroing in on the mail corridor to catch opportunistic criminals looking to bring drugs into the state amid air and sea travel restrictions.

Detective Inspector Kate Chambers said an 18-year-old man from Lindisfarne had been arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled drug following an operation focused on the mail service.

The man was allegedly found with $100,000 worth of controlled drugs including 450 grams of MDMA, which equates to 4500 street deals at 0.1 gram per deal, more than 200 diazepam tablets, ketamine, clonazepam and one gram of cocaine.

More than $10,000 in cash and a quantity of Bitcoin was also seized.

The man will appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court on May 11.

“In the current environment, with restrictions to air and sea corridors into the state, Tasmania Police will actively target the movement of drugs through the mail stream,” Inspector Chambers said.

“The seizure of 450 grams of MDMA will disrupt the supply of the party drug and reduce risk to the Tasmanian community.

“Tasmania Police is committed to preventing the importation and distribution of illicit substances in our state. We work closely with Australia Post and biosecurity to ensure that

our mail corridors are not exploited by those wanting to profit from drug distribution. This remains a strong focus for investigators.”

Anyone with information about drug or firearms crime in our community is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au