Third man charged over 17kg methamphetamine seizure
Police have charged a 33-year-old man with drug trafficking as part of the ongoing investigation into the recent seizure of approximately 17kg of methamphetamine (ice) at Burnie. Two men have previously been charged with trafficking in a controlled substance following the seizure, and detectives from the Tasmania Joint Organised Crime Task Force (JOCTF) on Wednesday…
Police investigating Latrobe crash involving vehicle and pedestrian
Police are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Forth Street, Latrobe, last night. About 8.12pm, emergency services responded to reports a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle on Forth Street between Bradshaw Street and Moriarty Road. The 26-year-old female pedestrian was transported to hospital with serious non-life-threatening injuries and remains…
Man charged in relation to burglary and stealing at Burnie pharmacy
A 24-year-old Burnie man has been charged with burglary and stealing following an incident at a Burnie pharmacy yesterday morning. Shortly after 5.10am, the man allegedly forced entry into the pharmacy and stole items including a significant quantity of prescription and other medications. The man allegedly left the scene and was located by police from…
Claremont disturbance update
Three youths have been charged following a disturbance at Claremont earlier this evening. The youths – one aged 14 years and two aged 15 years – have been charged with common assault and will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act. A fourth youth was arrested but unconditionally released. Anyone with…
Man charged over Rokeby firearm discharge incident
A 23 year old Clarendon Vale man has been charged with a number of offences following the discharge of a firearm in the vicinity of another person in Burtonia Street Rokeby at 11:30 this morning. Police have charged the man with: • Aggravated Assault • Recklessly Discharge Firearm • Possess a firearm when not the…
Person in custody following Claremont disturbance
A person is in custody following a disturbance in Claremont a short time ago. Police and emergency services were called to the scene in 5.20pm following a report of a disturbance between a group of people. A man in his 60s received non life threatening injuries to the head and was assisted by members of…
One in custody after Rokeby firearm incident
Police have taken one man into custody following a report of a firearm being discharged at Rokeby earlier today. Police were notified of the incident about 11.30am, with a man alleging a vehicle pulled alongside him while he was walking near Burtonia Street, Rokeby. It was reported one man stepped out of the vehicle to…
Boaters urged to check safety equipment ahead of busy season
Tasmania Police is reminding boaters to take a few simple steps to ensure they are prepared before heading onto the water, following a marine safety operation at Port Sorell on Sunday. Western Marine Police conducted compliance checks on recreational vessels during a two-hour operation, resulting in 15 infringement notices for inadequate or non-compliant safety equipment.…
Firearms owners urged to review storage arrangements
Tasmania Police reminds firearm licence holders that safe and secure storage remains one of the most effective measures to prevent firearms from being stolen and falling into the hands of criminals. Tasmania’s firearm owners are overwhelmingly responsible and committed to complying with storage requirements. However, recent investigations by Firearms Services have highlighted that lapses in…
Scottsdale Police investigating toilet block fire
Scottsdale Police are seeking the assistance of the public following an incident of unlawfully setting fire to property at the female public toilets located at the Scottsdale Recreation Centre. Sometime between 5pm on Monday, 3 August 2026, and 10am on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, an unknown person entered the toilet block and placed large toilet…