Tasmania Police have laid charges against a Gagebrook man after a targeted search of a property in the suburb on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The operation, conducted by officers from Bridgewater CIB with support from uniformed officers from Bridgewater station, allegedly uncovered significant quantities of illicit substances and weapons.
During the search, police allege they located quantities of methylamphetamine, cocaine, and cannabis bud. Additionally, an imitation Glock firearm and a large quantity of 12-gauge shotgun ammunition were allegedly seized from the residence.
A 30-year-old man has been charged with a series of offences. Police allege these include trafficking in a controlled substance, possessing a controlled drug, possessing a firearm when not the holder of a firearm licence of the appropriate category, and possessing ammunition when not the holder of an appropriate firearms licence. The man has been bailed and is scheduled to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on October 30.
It is crucial to remember that a person charged with an offence is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
In a separate but related matter, police today, September 17, 2026, detained a 27-year-old man in custody following the search of a Bridgewater residence. During this search, police allege they found a quantity of cannabis, methylamphetamine, a loaded .22 firearm, and ammunition. Investigations into this incident are continuing.
Tasmania Police urge anyone with information regarding illegal firearms or illicit drugs within the community to come forward. Information can be provided by contacting police on 131 444, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.
For further details, readers are encouraged to refer to the official Tasmania Police media release.