A 78-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman have been charged with trafficking after police allegedly found ice, cannabis and cash in their possession.
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The Rokeby pair allegedly had $13,000 cash, 11.3 grams of methylamphetamine - otherwise known as ice, and a small amount of cannabis.
They were charged with trafficking in a controlled substance and dealing in the proceeds of crime.
The man and woman were bailed to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on August 19.
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A 28-year-old Bridgewater man was arrested twice this week over drug possession.
On July 12 he was allegedly found with 20 grams of cocaine, with a street value of about $8000, and $14,000 in cash.
Five days later the man was again arrested after allegedly having a quantity of cocaine and about $10,000 in his possession.
He was charged with a number of drug offences and dealing in the proceeds of crime.
The man will appear in the Hobart Magistrate Court on August 12.
Tasmania Police Detective Inspector Kate Chambers said individuals who seek to profit from the sale of illicit substances in the community can expect police attention.
"These arrests send a clear message that not only will we target syndicates responsible for the importation and distribution of drugs, we will also target those in the community who see drugs as a profitable commodity," Inspector Chambers said.
"When you trade in illicit drugs you place people's lives at risk for personal financial gain".
Anyone with information about drug or firearm crime should call police on 131 444 or report it anonymously to Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.