A 33-year-old man has been charged with drug trafficking following a planned search at a Smithton residence today.

Members of Western Drugs and Firearms Unit executed a search warrant alongside specialist resources, locating a traffickable quantity of Ice (methylamphetamine).

Police also located drug paraphernalia and cash believed to be proceeds of crime.

The man has been charged with trafficking in a controlled drug and other offences and was bailed to reappear in the Burnie Magistrates Court on 12 March.

Anyone with information about this matter, or illicit drugs in the community, should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au.

Information can be provided anonymously.