Police have pounced on a suspicious-looking package at an Australia Post mail sorting centre, ultimately thwarting more than 1100 drug deals on Tasmania's streets.
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The package, which officers were called to inspect on Friday, contained about 112 grams or four ounces of the drug ice.
Tasmania Police on Monday arrested a 45-year-old Devonport woman over the haul.
During further searches, they allegedly found more ice, cannabis and evidence of ice being imported into the state.
The about 112g of the drug could have been doled out through 1170 street deals, police said.
"These are highly addictive drugs and cause significant damage when distributed throughout the community," western district commander Stuart Wilkinson said.
"We will continue to target criminals involved in the manufacture and distribution of drugs."
The woman was charged with offences including trafficking in a controlled substance and unlawfully importing a controlled substance.
She was due to front Devonport Magistrates Court on Wednesday afternoon.
Australian Associated Press
