Man’s body found in search for missing diver
Sadly, the body of a man has been located in the search for a diver missing off The Gardens on Tasmania’s east coast. Emergency services were notified shortly after 8pm yesterday, after the man in his 30s did not return to the group he was diving with. Inspector Luke Manhood said the group had been…
Police target road safety, drugs during Party In The Paddock
Police conducted more than 2500 random breath tests during a targeted road safety operation at the conclusion of Party In The Paddock on Monday morning. Officers spent nearly seven hours on Oaks Road at Carrick targeting patrons leaving the four-day festival. The results – 2500 RBTs 32 Oral Fluid Tests 14 drink drivers (including one…
Two charged with trafficking after Perth search
Two people have been charged with major trafficking after a targeted search at Perth late last week. Members of the Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit searched a private residence on Thursday 8 February. Police located and seized quantities of ecstasy, speed, cocaine and magic mushrooms. An 18-year-old Relbia woman, and 25-year-old Perth man were subsequently…
Police, SES urge walkers to be prepared after spike in rescues
Police and SES are urging bushwalkers to be prepared after emergency crews were called to 5 separate rescues in the Northern District within 7 days, and 19 throughout the month of January. Senior Sergeant Mike Gillies said the underlying theme for most of the recent rescues was walkers not being prepared for changing weather conditions…
New Norfolk policing activities charge 25 people with over 40 offences
Tasmania Police’s Taskforce Saturate continues their proactive work targeting repeat offenders with the aim of making our community safer. Acting Inspector Penney of Bridgewater Division said, “over the past week, Taskforce Saturate, in collaboration with Bridgewater Police, New Norfolk Police and Southern Traffic, have spent time in New Norfolk, targeting as many repeat offenders as…
Man charged with wounding in Ravenswood
Police have charged a man in relation to an assault at Ravenswood last night where a man received serious head injuries. Around 5.40pm emergency services responded to reports that a man walking on Booth Street had allegedly been struck over the head with an edged weapon. The victim, a man in his 40s, was transported…
Police seize 85 cannabis plants at Hellyer
Two Hellyer men have been charged with major trafficking after police seized 85 cannabis plants during a targeted search yesterday. Smithton police, assisted by members of Western Taskforce Scelus and the Dog Detector Unit searched a private residence at Hellyer locating a significant quantity of cannabis plants as well as smoking devices. A 54-year-old and…
Man charged with possessing child exploitation material
A 57 year old North-West man has been charged with possessing child exploitation material. The man was charged with one count of possessing child exploitation material following an execution of a warrant at a North-West residence. He will appear in the Burnie Magistrates Court on 29 May. The investigation is ongoing.
New Norfolk man arrested and charged with stealing and driving offences
A 33-year-old New Norfolk man has been arrested and charged with a number of offences committed recently in the Hobart and New Norfolk areas. After thorough investigation, the man was charged yesterday with: Stealing x 3 Evade Police (Aggravated Circumstances) x 1 Drive whilst disqualified x 5 Unregistered Motor Vehicle x 5 Use a motor…
Northern Taskforce Viper charges 44 people with 258 offences
Police from the Northern District’s Taskforce Viper have recovered in excess of $70,000 worth of stolen property during recent searches. The stolen property is in addition to more than $27,000 worth of property recovered during a search at Mowbray earlier this month. The taskforce was re-established in late December with an aim to target recidivist…