A Mowbray man has been arrested after a stash of cannabis was allegedly discovered in his car as he attempted to leave Tasmania on Saturday night.
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Tasmania Police said the man's silver Toyota ute was intercepted by officers at East Devonport as it arrived at the Spirit of Tasmania terminal headed for the mainland.
Acting Sergeant Oliver Wilkinson said officers found about 20kg of cannabis in vacuum sealed packages hidden throughout the 49-year-old's car.
He said it was a "traffickable" quantity with an estimated street value of about $150,000.
The man was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance and bailed to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court in May.
Acting Sergeant Wilkinson said police are "committed" to stopping the sale and spread of illicit drugs in the community.
"Tasmania Police are committed to removing drugs from our community and screening the air, sea and mail corridors for all illicit drugs".
Anyone with further information is asked to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Sandy Powell
Court and crime reporter covering the West and North-West of Tasmania for the Advocate.
Court and crime reporter covering the West and North-West of Tasmania for the Advocate.
