Police investigating vegetation fire at Rocherlea
Tasmania Police conducted a targeted operation at Rocherlea this afternoon following a deliberately lit fire in the Reservoir Road Reserve overnight. Working with Tasmania Fire Service – who contained the vegetation fire on Tuesday evening – police from Northern CID patrolled the area, utilising drone technology. Detective Inspector Nathan Johnston said investigations into the fire…
Taskforce Raven charge man with 26 offences
A 40 year old Hadspen man has been charged with 26 offences following a targeted operation involving Taskforce Raven yesterday. Taskforce members, with the support of specialist police resources and Westbury Uniform officers, located and arrested the man at an address in Moltema on Tuesday 4 March. The man has since been charged with multiple…
Police continuing to investigate disturbance at Huonville
Police are continuing to investigate a disturbance at Huonville this morning, and one person remains in custody assisting with enquiries. Inspector Colin Riley said, “Around 1.10am police received a report of a disturbance at Huonville, in the vicinity of the Esplanade and Main Road, allegedly involving a group of approximately six people.” “Multiple police units…
Two men charged with firearms trafficking
Two men have been charged with firearms trafficking and other offences following an investigation by Bridgewater Criminal Investigation Branch. Police were called to an alleged aggravated robbery in Bagdad on Tuesday, 18 February after two men reportedly assaulted a resident and rammed their car when attempting to leave the scene. On Tuesday, 4 March police…
Busy weekend for Western road police
Western road police are calling for people to heed safety advice, following a series of offences detected over the weekend. Acting Inspector Martin Parker said a range of drivers had been caught driving dangerously, drink driving, speeding and driving while disqualified. “On Saturday evening a 32-year-old Penguin man was arrested after reportedly evading police, crossing…
Motorbike rider detected speeding at 148km/h in 100km/h zone at Stanley
A motorbike rider intercepted speeding 48km/h above the limit at Stanley has been issued an infringement notice for 4-months licence disqualification, six demerit points, and $1161.50. The 44-year-old man from Queensland was intercepted about 3.50pm yesterday, riding a red Honda CBR100RR motorcycle at 148km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Stanley Highway. Sergeant Lee-Anne Walters…
Taskforce Raven seizes firearms, drugs, stolen property during first month of operation
Taskforce Raven has arrested 28 people, with more than 116 charges laid, 5 firearms seized and approximately $12,000 worth of stolen property recovered during its first month of operation. Since February 3, taskforce members have conducted searches at a number of properties – with firearms, drugs or stolen property found at each search. Of the…
73 barring orders issued in Southern Tasmania
Police are continuing to focus on public safety at licensed premises, with 73 barring orders issued in Southern Tasmania this financial year. Sergeant Peter Andricopoulos from the Southern District Licensing Unit said the focus is about creating a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone. “We work closely with venues to ensure anyone whose behaviour poses…
Joint operation targets illegal hunting during deer season
Tasmania Police, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas), conducted a joint operation in the Central Highlands over the weekend to ensure compliance with hunting regulations and promote public safety. “During the operation, police and NRE Tas officers intercepted and inspected over 140 vehicles. The vast majority of hunters…
Taskforce Reprisal update
Tasmania Police’s Taskforce Reprisal continues to target those offenders causing the most harm to the community. Acting Sergeant Katie Swift said “yesterday, two youths were arrested in relation to an extensive number of shoplifting matters which had occurred in Hobart since October 2024.” “A 15-year-old boy will appear in court today charged with 32 counts…