Bandidos OMCG monitoring operation
The police operation in relation to the Bandidos OMCG National Run has resulted in a number of charges and infringements issued to OMCG members. The majority of the Bandidos members have now left the state. Tasmania Police would like to thank their partner enforcement agencies for their assistance over the past week. “The…
Burglary at Shearwater IGA and attempted forced entry to Bendigo Bank ATM
Police have arrested and charged a 21 year old Shearwater man with Burglary and Stealing matters allegedly committed at the Shearwater IGA and Bendigo Bank ATM. Overnight on 27 and 28 November 2017, police were called to an alarm at the Shearwater IGA supermarket. Police and a private security company attended and observed damage…
Fatal Crash Meander Valley Road, Travellers Rest
On Monday evening the 27 November 2017 1005pm a male from Hadspen was the sole occupant and driver of a Silver Ford Falcon that was travelling east on Meander Valley Road near Travellers Rest. It appears from initial investigation that the vehicle was travelling at excessive speed and the driver has lost control of the…
Police monitor Bandidos OMCG National Ride
A large traffic operation is underway at Penguin to monitor members of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang taking part in their National Run today. Commander Jonathan Higgins said that police activity included vehicle checks, targeted drug and alcohol testing, and monitoring for anti-social and criminal behaviour. “A major focus will be high visibility traffic operations…
Missing person- Honey PURIRI aged 29 years
Police and family hold concerns for the welfare of Honey Karma Atareta PURIRI aged 29 years. Honey was last seen in the Magra area on the afternoon of Saturday 18 November 2017. Honey is described as 160cm tall, of medium build with black long curly hair. Anyone that may see Honey, or have any…
Tractor fatality – Kettering
Sadly, a 3 year old boy has been tragically killed after he was hit by a tractor on a private property at Kettering last night Police and emergency services were called to the Kettering property about 7.30pm. Our thoughts are with the boy’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. Police are investigating the…
Waverley Man Charged With Evade Police
Police have charged a 30-year-old Waverley man with Evading Police with Aggravating Circumstances following an incident in Launceston this morning. Around 10:30am police attempted to intercept a red Toyota hatch in the Coles carpark on Charles Street. The driver of the vehicle evaded police by ramming the marked police car and collided with an unoccupied…
Police investigate fire at George Town Motor Inn
A police investigation is underway in relation to a George Town structure fire early this morning which has been deemed deliberately lit. Police and the Tasmania Fire Service was called to a report of a fire at the George Town Motor Inn about 4.50am this morning. The fire was contained to the main…
Bandidos OMCG ride in Tasmania – update
Tasmania Police has been and will continue to be closely monitoring the Bandidos OMCG members during their stay in Tasmania. Criminal, anti-social or intimidating behaviour will not be tolerated in our state and we expect OMCG members to drive safely on our roads and respect all traffic laws. Since the arrival of the Bandidos…
Devonport CIB investigate research facility burglary
Devonport CIB is investigating the burglary of a research facility at Forth overnight. Last night, a research facility in Forth has been broken into and several items have been stolen. These items include: – An IPad mini(rose gold) – A DJI Matrice drone – A Rededge Multispectral Camera – A Zenmuse X3 Camera…