Largest ever graduating recruit class welcomed into Tasmania Police today
Tasmania Police is welcoming 74 new constables into its ranks today – the largest graduating class to date with 34 women, and 40 men. After a widespread recruitment campaign, the constables started their course journey in January, going on to complete 31 weeks of intensive training. Commissioner of Police Donna Adams said the course was…
People in Northern Tasmania encouraged to surrender illegal firearms at amnesty
Police encourage anyone in Northern Tasmania with an illegal or unwanted firearm to surrender it at a mobile firearms amnesty location in the region this weekend. “As part of a mobile firearms amnesty across Tasmania in August and September, this weekend people in Northern Tasmania are encouraged to surrender illegal or unwanted firearms without fear…
Penguin man charged with drug trafficking, burglary, stealing and firearm offences
Police have charged a 33-year-old Penguin man with drug trafficking, following the seizure of a significant amount of methamphetamine (Ice) at his home in Penguin today. The drugs were located in a planned search operation, alongside a quantity of cash, stolen property, a firearm, and ammunition. The amount of Ice seized had the potential to…
High visibility traffic operation conducted in Cambridge Park
Tasmania Police and Department of State Growth Transport Safety and Investigation Officers conducted a high visibility traffic operation and business visit at Cambridge Park Industrial Estate today. Inspector Jon Cooper from the East Coast Division said that about 140 motorists were pulled over and subject to either a random breath or drug test and vehicle…
Call for information in search for missing person, Kane Dallow
Police are calling for information from the public in relation to missing person Kane Dallow. Detective Acting Inspector Andrew Hanson said Mr Dallow was reported missing on Monday evening, when his vacant car was located at Poatina about 7pm. “He was last in contact with family shortly after 4:30pm that day,” he said. “Police searched…
Second youth charged over alleged Kings Meadows assaults
Police have charged a second youth in relation to a series of assaults at Kings Meadows last week. A 16-year-old girl was arrested yesterday and charged with common assault, stealing, and burglary. A 16-year-old boy was previously arrested and charged with a number of offences including assault, after at least three people were injured during…
Man charged over series of significant Hobart home burglaries
A 41-year-old Glenorchy man has been charged over a series of significant home burglaries across greater Hobart over a six-month period. First Class Constable Katie Swift said the charges were the result of an extensive operation by Hobart Criminal Investigation Branch. “Police will allege the burglaries were committed between September 2022 and February 2023, with…
26-year-old man arrested and charged with multiple offences in Kingston
Police have charged a 26-year-old Geeveston man with motor vehicle stealing, attempted carjacking, aggravated burglary and driving offences after he was arrested at a residence in Kingston overnight. Around 8.00pm yesterday the man reportedly stole a maroon Subaru Forester from Huonville before driving at speed on the Huon Highway towards Sandfly and Kingston. He was…
Police arrest and charge 36-year-old Smithton man with Common Assault, Breach of Bail and Family Violence matters
Police have taken a 36-year-old man into custody today after he absconded from a private residence in Penguin. The man was located a short distance away and was arrested without incident. He has been charged with common assault, breach of bail and breach of interim family violence order. The man has been detained in police…
Firearms surrendered at North West Amnesty
Several illegal and unwanted items were surrendered to police at mobile firearms amnesty locations in North West Tasmania last weekend. “Over the weekend, police conducted a mobile firearms amnesty at Devonport, Burnie, Wynyard and Smithton, for people to surrender illegal and unwanted items without fear of being prosecuted for the possession,” said Acting Inspector Philip…