​The 36-year-old was charged after police searched an address in the Hobart suburb of Rosetta on Friday afternoon and allegedly found 2,286 capsules and residue.

In a statement, Detective Inspector Kate Chambers said the misuse of poppies could be fatal.
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"Opium poppy crops can be seen growing in Tasmania, however many people may not realise the risks associated with its use," she said.

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