Members of Western Taskforce Scelus and the Dog Handlers Unit seized approximately 50 grams of methylamphetamine – with a potential for 500 street deals – from the man who was a foot passenger arriving in Tasmania on Wednesday 26 February.

The man was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance along with other minor drug offences.

He was bailed to appear in Devonport Magistrates Court on June 10.

Anyone with information about illicit substances in the community should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au.