A 40-year-old West Ulverstone man has been charged with drug and firearm offences after a vehicle intercept by Task Force Scelus members at Ulverstone on Friday afternoon.

During a search of the vehicle, police located the following items:

• 26 grams of methylamphetamine
• 3 grams of MDMA
• $6,615 cash
• Other evidence conducive of illicit drug distribution and sales

The man was arrested and police conducted a further search at a nearby premises, locating:

• A realistic replica revolver
• 115 grams of cannabis
• A quantity of prescription medication

The man has been charged with:

• Trafficking in a controlled substance
• Selling a controlled drug
• Possessing a controlled drug
• Possessing a controlled plant or its products
• Possessing a thing used for the administration of a controlled drug
• Possessing a firearm when not the holder of a firearm licence of the appropriate category

He has been bailed to appear in court at a later date.

Acting Sergeant Ben Kirkby said the result was a strong example of proactive policing by Task Force Scelus.

“This was a successful search that removed illicit drugs, cash, and a firearm from the community,” Acting Sergeant Kirkby said.

“Task Force Scelus remains an agile and mobile task force unit, responding to illicit crime and drug activity across the district while also maintaining a strong focus on road safety enforcement.”

Anyone with information about illicit substances is urged to contact police on 131 444, or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au.