Tasmania Police have charged two men with trafficking in a controlled substance and other offences following the execution of multiple search warrants across northern Tasmania this week. The charges stem from an ongoing investigation by officers from the Northern Criminal Investigation Branch and the Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit.
On Tuesday, 22 September 2026, specialist resources supported the execution of search warrants at residential addresses in Mayfield and Invermay.
At one Mayfield residence, police allege they seized approximately 48 grams of methylamphetamine and quantities of other illicit drugs. A subsequent search warrant at a second Mayfield property led to the seizure of four motorcycles and two mountain bikes, all of which police suspect to be stolen.
Following these searches, a 36-year-old Mayfield man was arrested. He has since been charged by police with trafficking in a controlled substance, property offences, and other related matters.
In Invermay, at a separate address, police allege they located approximately 26 grams of methylamphetamine, 20 grams of MDMA, and $15,650 in cash, along with quantities of other illicit drugs. During a further search of a nearby property, police also located a shotgun, which has been identified as being stolen from a private residence in 2021.
A 38-year-old Invermay man was arrested in connection with the Invermay searches. He has since been charged by police with trafficking in a controlled substance and firearms offences.
Both men were detained and were scheduled to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court today, Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
It is important to remember that a person charged with an offence is presumed innocent unless and until found guilty by a court of law.
Tasmania Police encourages anyone with information relating to illicit drug trafficking or stolen property to contact them on 131 444, or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000, or online at crimestopperstas.com.au.