Traffic Operation ‘Safe Arrival’ Conclusion
With the long-weekend Traffic Operation ‘Safe Arrival’ now concluded, police are reminding motorists of the importance of road safety. “Pleasingly the long weekend was fatality free on Tasmanian roads, and I thank all motorists who did the right thing on our roads” said Acting Inspector Matt Shea. “While police are pleased that most Tasmanians did…
Man arrested in connection with the suspected murder of a woman in Ulverstone
A man has been arrested in connection with the suspected murder of a woman in Ulverstone earlier today. Police were called to an address in Main St, Ulverstone at about 3am where a woman, aged 22 from NSW, was located deceased. The deceased woman had injuries consistent with knife wounds. The man was arrested at…
Ulverstone suspected murder investigation
8.25am: Police are investigating a suspected murder of a woman at an address in Main St, Ulverstone reported in the early hours of this morning. The woman was found deceased at the address when police were called at around 3am today. Police are currently speaking with witnesses, and forensics officers are examining the scene. Further…
Man arrested for Child Exploitation Offences
Yesterday, police from the High Risk Child Exploitation and Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team, with assistance from Launceston CIB and George Town Police, executed a search warrant in Mount Direction. Following the search, a 21 year old man was arrested for possession of child exploitation material contrary to the Criminal Code Act 1924 [Tas.]. The man…
Tasman Highway traffic delays anticipated for tomorrow at Pyengana
Yesterday a heavy tip truck and trailer were involved in a crash on the Tasman Highway, approximately 5km south of Pyengana. Due to the weather conditions, it was not safe to recover the truck and trailer at that time. Tomorrow at 7.30am an operation will commence to recover the truck and trailer. The operation is…
Man Charged With Assault
Police have charged a man following a serious assault in Launceston yesterday. At around midday yesterday a Launceston business owner was assaulted in his workplace. The assault was committed by a man who used a fire extinguisher during the assault. The offender fled the scene. The victim was taken to the Launceston General Hospital where…
House Fire – Trowutta Road, Edith Creek
Police are investigating a suspicious house fire at Trowutta Road in Edith Creek last night. Around 7.50pm emergency services responded to the fire which had fully engulfed the house. Tasmania Fire Service extinguished the fire with the house destroyed. The house was unoccupied at the time of the fire. Fire Scene Investigators determined the fire…
Motorists urged to have a ‘Safe Arrival’ this long weekend
Police are urging all motorists to consider their actions on the roads and have a ‘Safe Arrival’ this long weekend. “From Friday to Monday this long weekend, police will be conducting traffic operation ‘Safe Arrival’ across the state, aimed at improving driver behaviours and removing unsafe motorists from the roads,” said Acting Inspector Matthew Shea. …
Drug syndicate dismantled in largest ever illicit drug investigation by Tasmania Police
A drug syndicate based in Queensland and impacting on the people of Tasmania has been dismantled, with Police yielding the largest ever volume of illicit drugs and cash seizures totalling over $5.5 million as part of a complex drug importation and trafficking investigation by Tasmania Police. This is a separate operation to the three-year…
Vehicle of interest located in relation to St Leonards armed robbery
The vehicle of interest has been located in relation to the St Leonards armed robbery and will now be subject to forensic testing. Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance leading to the location of the vehicle. Investigations are ongoing.