Christmas Road Safety Message
With the festive season upon us, Tasmania Police are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year. Tasmania Police is committed to public safety and will have additional high visibility patrols on our highways and major roads to improve safety.
Operation Unite in Tasmania
Tasmania Police detected a total of 88 offences over the weekend of Operation Unite: A Blitz Against Drunken Violence. Operation Unite was run over the Friday and Saturday nights (2-3 Dec) in Hobart, Launceston, Burnie and Devonport.
Fisherman rescue east of Tasman Island
The PV Van Dieman has reached the fishing trawler with an injured fisherman on board.
Motorcycle Riders Associations (MRA) Toy Run – traffic advice
Tasmania Police wishes to remind motorists that the 2011 Motorcycle Riders Associations (MRA) Toy Run will be conducted tomorrow (Saturday 3rd Dec).
Arson charges
On Thursday 17 November 2011, Tasmania Police and Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) responded to a structure fire at the Church of Christ in Howrah. While the fire was quickly extinguished by fire officers, the office sustained considerable damage as a result.
Missing person – Norma Youd
Police are currently searching for a 73 year old female, Norma Jean YOUD dob 10/1/1938, who went missing in the Claremont area on 1st December 2011.
Mobile phone consideration
The budget of the Department of Police and Emergency Management remains under considerable pressure and all areas of expenditure are being continuously reviewed.
Cannabis seizure at Saltwater River
Nubeena Police have charged a 27 year old man from Saltwater River with cultivating a controlled plant for sale.
Missing person – Chitria Bhandari
Police are seeking any information from anyone who may have seen Chitria Bhandari who has been missing since 22 November.
Man charged with loitering near children
Hobart Detectives have charged a 48 year old New South Wales man in relation to loitering near children.