Police seize $400,000 worth of MDMA

A 47 year old Hobart man has been arrested by members of Hobart Uniform as a result of a search where a significant quantity of drugs and drug manufacturing equipment was seized.

In excess of 11,000 MDMA pills were seized during the search, which has a total street value of approximately $400,000.

The man was charged with a number of offences including:

  • Trafficking in a controlled substance
  • Manufacturing a controlled drug for sale
  • Possess controlled plant or its products
  • Possess thing used for administration of controlled drug
  • Destroy Property

The man has been detained to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court today.

If anyone has any information relating to the distribution of illicit drugs they are encouraged to contact police or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au