A Northern Tasmanian man has been arrested and charged with several drug and traffic offences following a routine roadside stop.

Scottsdale police pulled the South Launceston man over in Legerwood on February 25, just before 3pm.
He was driving a blue Subaru on the Tasman Highway when he was intercepted for a routine traffic stop.
Police said the man tested positive for illicit drugs and a search of his car allegedly revealed he was in possession of more than two kilograms of cannabis.
In a statement, police said the man was arrested and charged with drug and traffic offences.
He was bailed to appear before the Launceston Magistrates Court on April 22, 2026.
Police have asked anyone with information about dangerous driving to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.
