Police have arrested three people accused of importing cannabis oil-infused gummy bears into Tasmania via the postal system.
The illegal packages were seized from a mail centre in Burnie in the state’s north-west, sparking a Police raid on a house in the area on Friday, where Police seized more of the drug-filled bear lollies.
“It is concerning that people are manufacturing confectionery infused with cannabis oil, as the confectionery could be easily mistaken as legitimate,” Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Parker said.
Police have charged two men – aged 19 and 23 – and a 47-year-old woman with several drug offences including trafficking in a controlled substance.
Police say a large quantity of cannabis and 47 cannabis plants were also discovered at the premises.
“We will continue to target people who distribute drugs and illicit substances, which causes significant harm to the community,” Det Snr Sgt Parker said.
