Shortly after 10.00pm on Monday 20 April 2015 Police executed a drug related search warrant at a rural property on Perrys Road, Forth.

Members of Western Drug Investigation Services, Road and Public Order Services (RPOS), Devonport CIB and Devonport Uniform conducted the operation based on intelligence developed over several days and right up to the time of police action.

Police will allege that around 1.5 kilograms of cannabis and around 3 ounces of methylamphetamine (ICE) was located during the search of the residence. It will also be alleged that other items were located, including scales, deal bags and a substantial amount of cash.

A vehicle at the residence was also searched and a firearm was located.

As a result of the operation a 36 year old man from Forth was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance.  He appeared in the Devonport Magistrates Court today and was remanded in custody to appear in the Launceston Magistrates court at 2:15 tomorrow.

Four other people from the Ulverstone area will be proceeded against for a range of drug, firearms and traffic offences.

Detectives and uniform Police were at the residence for some hours with enquiries continuing today.

Detective Senior Sergeant Richard Chugg said;

“This is a good result for all the personnel involved and a positive move interrupting the supply of illicit substances in this area.”