Scottsdale Police have charged a 69-year-old South Launceston man with a number of drug and traffic offences following a traffic intercept at Legerwood yesterday.

Shortly before 3pm officers stopped a blue Subaru on the Tasman Highway for a routine traffic intercept.

Police will allege the driver returned a positive roadside oral fluid test indicating the presence of illicit drugs, and a subsequent search of the vehicle located over 2 kilograms of cannabis.

The man was arrested and charged with drug and traffic matters and has been bailed to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on 22 April 2026.

Scottsdale Police acknowledge the ongoing support of the community and remain committed to road safety enforcement. Police will continue to target drink and drug drivers.

Anyone with information about dangerous driving is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.