Dozens of firearms surrendered as police hold firearms amnesties in Northern Tasmania
Dozens of firearms have been surrendered in a major firearms amnesty drive across Northern Tasmania this weekend. Inspector Scott Flude said that more than 50 firearms were handed in, as well as significant quantities of ammunition across venues including Carrick, Newnham, Pipers River and St Helens. Items surrendered included: 50 firearms Approximately 40kg…
Drink driving incident at Bridgewater
Yesterday Bridgewater Police intercepted a black BMW 4wd after being alerted by a member of the public about the dangerous manner of driving. The vehicle was reported to have been involved in a crash on Fingerpost Road at Orielton and continued driving through to the Midlands Highway at Bridgewater. The driver of the vehicle, a…
Serious ATV crash at Elderslie
Around 4.20pm yesterday emergency services attended a serious ATV crash on a rural property at Elderslie. A 43-year-old female from Elderslie was operating the ATV on private property when the ATV has rolled over causing the female to be ejected. The female has sustained serious injuries and was subsequently transported via helicopter to the Royal…
Assault – Cygnet Hotel, Mary Street Cygnet
Around 10.30pm on Friday 14 May 2021 Police and Tas Ambulance attended a report of a serious assault that occurred outside the Cygnet Hotel, Mary Street Cygnet. A male person was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital where he was admitted. On Saturday 15 May 2021 Police conducted a…
Queensland man charged over plane disturbance
A 27 year old Queensland man has been charged in relation to a disturbance on an incoming flight to Hobart last night. Following a complaint from the airline, the man was escorted from the plane, arrested and charged with abusive language, threaten police officer, and offensive and disorderly behaviour in an aircraft. The man was…
Man charged over Mayfield shooting incident
A 28-year-old Invermay man has been charged in relation to a shooting incident that occurred at Mayfield on 10 April this year. The incident involved two men smashing windows at a Mayfield Street residence before removing surveillance cameras and discharging a shotgun into the air. The arrest comes after a search of the man’s Invermay…
Police investigate suspicious house fire at Forcett
Police are investigating a suspicious house fire at Forcett today. Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police attended a house fire in 177 Heatherbell Road about 11am this morning. No-one was home at the time of the fire and initial indications are that the fire may be suspicious. Police are seeking information from the public in…
Firearms, cash and drugs seized in targeted police operation
On 10/5/2021 members of Launceston Firearms Taskforce executed a search warrant at a South Launceston address. As a result of the search the following was located and seized; – 3 x pistols – 1 x improvised homemade explosive device – Over 1000 rounds of ammunition – Trafficable quantity of methylamphetamine – Trafficable quantity of another…
Northern firearms amnesties held as illegal firearms taskforce continues
A major firearms amnesty drive will take place across Northern Tasmania this weekend so people can hand in their firearms -unregistered or otherwise- without fear of being prosecuted. Inspector Scott Flude said that people will be able to hand in their firearms at the following locations on Saturday between 10am-2pm: Carrick Community Centre Main…
Single vehicle crash – Flinders Island
A 33 year old man has been seriously injured in a single vehicle rollover on Flinders Island overnight. About 6.15pm last night, a single vehicle, single occupant crash occurred on Wingaroo Road near the property Markana Park, Flinders Island. The driver was travelling south on Wingaroo Road in a Toyota Hilux single cab flat tray…