Police have charged a 34-year-old Ulverstone man with trafficking in a controlled substance and other drug charges after a search at a residence in Ulverstone yesterday.  

Police from the Western Drugs and Firearms Unit located 28 grams of methylamphetamine and 450 grams of cannabis during the search.  A .22 firearm was also seized during the investigation.  

Distribution of illicit drugs is harmful to our community and police are committed to targeting those who engage in these activities. 

Police urge anyone who has information regarding illicit drug distribution to report it to police on 131 444 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestoppers.com.au or on 1800 333 000.