Methylamphetamine seizure in Devonport
Members of Tasmania Police have seized approximately 56grams (two ounces) of methylamphetamine, commonly known as ice in Devonport today. The drug was seized during routine checks of vehicles entering the state from the Spirit of Tasmania. The ice would have had a street value of around $50,000. One man has been arrested and charged with…
Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds
The Bureau of Meteorology advised that strong and cold west to south-westerly winds are expected to persist over Tasmania today and tomorrow. Snow and ice can be expected in elevated areas; creating potentially hazardous road conditions. A severe weather warning is in place specific to strong and damaging winds of around 70km/h with peak…
Warning Against PokemonGo Dangerous and Suspicious Behaviour
Over the last few days police have seen an increase in the number of call about suspicious vehicles and behaviour and people driving while using mobile phones, with the explanation that drivers are “looking for Pokemon”. Police are urging people to be aware that even if it’s a rare Pokemon, driving dangerously is just not…
Home burglary of storm damaged dwelling at Kings Meadows
About midday on Tuesday 12 July 2016, a residence located at Kings Meadows lost its roof due to storm damage. As a result the occupants were forced to seek alternate accommodation. Overnight the dwelling was unlawfully entered and property stolen including several televisions and a camera. It appears entry has been gained through…
Road Safety In Adverse Weather Conditions
Police are urging Tasmanian drivers to take extra care with rain, sleet, snow and high winds impacting the State. Tasmania Police always experience a large increase in phone calls from the public during severe weather events, with many of those calling to ask if a road is open or closed. Motorists are urged to check…
Serious Motor Vehicle Accident –St Helens
At 12.20pm on Tuesday 12/7/2016 a blue Ford station wagon was being driven east on St Helens Point Road, Stieglitz by a 24 year old St Helens man. The vehicle left the sealed road surface onto the grass verge where it has lost traction, sliding sideways for approximately 40 metres before impacting heavily with a…
Devonport firearms burglary
Between 11.00 am and 4.30 pm on Monday 4 July 2016, a burglary and stealing occurred at Devonport. Offenders forced entry to a garage and removed a gun safe containing a quantity of firearms. Two further firearms safes were forced open and firearms and ammunition were removed. Members from the Devonport Criminal Investigation Branch…
Missing bushwalker located – Cradle Mountain
A missing bushwalker lost near the Overland Track, Cradle Mountain, has been located alive and well by police search and rescue teams. The woman, from the Northern Territory, contacted police via a satellite phone she was carrying when she became lost on her way to Waterfall Valley Hut about 5.30pm last night. Police…
Man charged – Shoreline Shopping Centre incident
A 36 year old Clarendon Vale man has been charged with one count of Create a Common Nuisance following an incident at the Shoreline Shopping Centre on Hobart’s eastern shore today. Tasmania Police was called to the shopping complex about 8.25am after three suspicious packages were located in the car park. The man has been…
Structure fire – Albion Road, Bridgewater
Bridgewater CIB is investigating a fire at a Bridgewater home during the early evening of Sunday 10 July 2016. The fire was discovered by a member of the public who alerted emergency services around 6.18pm. Upon arrival by Tasmania Fire Service, the house was fully engulfed by flames. The privately owned property was…