Media Releases
Driver charged with high range drink driving and speeding offences
A 34 year old man from Austins Ferry was detected driving at high speed on the Brooker Highway at Rosetta on Sunday evening. Police detected the driver at a speed of 127 km/h in an 80 km/h speed zone and upon intercepting the driver, conducted a breath test. The driver was conveyed to…
Aggravated armed robbery – Clarendon Vale
Shortly after midnight on Sunday 23 June 2019 police were called to attend a Clarendon Vale address in relation to an aggravated armed robbery. Officers from Bellerive uniform and CIB attended the address. From initial inquiries it appears that three males have entered the residence by force. They have then threatened the occupant with what is…
Smithton man caught speeding 44km over limit in Wiltshire
An 18-year-old Smithton man has been fined and disqualified from driving for six months after being caught speeding 44km over the limit in Wiltshire last night. Around 10.30pm last night, police on the Bass Highway at Wiltshire detected a white Commodore sedan travelling at 144km/h in a 100km/h zone. Police intercepted the vehicle which was…
Two arrested after violent assault in Youngtown
Two men have today been arrested in relation to a violent assault that occurred at Brooklyn Road Youngtown on Monday night. A 25 year old man and 28 year old man, both of Youngtown, will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court this evening charged with Wounding, Criminal Damage as well as hooning offences. The…
Police Operation Orca continues to crack down on crime in Launceston
The suburb of Ravenswood was locked down today as Police Operation Orca continues to crack down on crime in Launceston. “Today’s Operation Orca lockdown of Ravenswood in Launceston’s northern suburbs focused on executing warrants, conducting random breath tests and oral fluid tests, and searching vehicles in order to target offenders,” said Acting Sergeant Aziz Melick.…
Police warn businesses of locksmith scam
Tasmania Police is warning businesses around the State to be vigilant following reports of a man scamming local businesses by pretending to need cash to call a locksmith. “This man tells staff members that he has locked his belongings in his vehicle and then proceeds to ask the business for cash to pay the…
Man in custody following evade incident on Hobart’s eastern shore
Police this morning arrested a man after a white Holden Commodore evaded police on the Domain Highway, Cornelian Bay at 9.30am and was later spiked in Lindisfarne. Numerous traffic offences were committed as the vehicle was driven through the suburbs of Lindisfarne, Rosny, Mornington and Warrane. Road spikes were successfully deployed in Lindisfarne,…
Traffickable Quantity of Cannabis located Tasman Peninsula
A 45 year old man from the Tasman Peninsula has been charged with trafficking in a controlled drug. Yesterday police executed a search warrant at an address on the Tasman Peninsula and a significant amount of Cannabis was located. During the search police seized 107 Cannabis Plants and approximately 4.6kgs of cannabis packaged…
45 year old man charged with various burglaries in Launceston
Launceston detectives have been extensively investigating a number of motor vehicle and shed burglaries across greater Launceston over recent months. As a result of these investigations, a 45 year old man from Kings Meadows was arrested on the afternoon of Friday the 14th June 2019. The male was charged with 12 counts of burglary…
Further charges after major police drug and firearm trafficking operation
A 29 year old Moonah man has appeared before a bedside court charged with: Trafficking in a controlled substance Unlawfully trafficking in firearms Recklessly discharging a firearm Possession of stolen firearms Possess a prohibited firearm Possess a shortened firearm Carry a firearm with intent to commit a crime Possess firearm or firearm part in contravention…