Tasmania Police response to ‘Ice’ issue
The impact of illegal drugs, including ‘Ice’, is a national and international issue, and Tasmania is not immune to the problem. The Australian Crime Commission reports that Amphetamine Type Stimulants (ATS) are the second most widely used illicit drug in Australia.* In Tasmania our focus is on high end dealers and importers; those people who…
Tasmania Police takes over policing of Hobart International Airport
Tasmania Police will tomorrow (October 21, 2014) take over policing of the Hobart International Airport from the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Assistant Commissioner Donna Adams said: “In the lead up to the withdrawal of AFP, we have developed plans for providing a response service for any issues requiring police attendance. “Officers from Bellerive Division have…
Helicopter Mission Eaglehawk Neck
On today’s date at approximately 2.00pm the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to attend Eaglehawk Neck for a vessel in distress. Witnesses reported seeing a male clinging to a submerged vessel in the vicinity of the Blowhole. A vessel in the area came to the aid of the fisherman and he was removed from the…
Firearms Theft
Police are currently investigating the theft of firearms from a private residence in Newstead. It is believed that the theft has occurred sometime within the past week. Stolen in the burglary were a .250 rifle and a .45 home made percussion firearm. Both firearms were registered. Police would like to hear from anyone with information…
Serious Two Vehicle Collision – South Arm Highway Lauderdale (17 Oct)
A 33year old woman from Cairns was seriously injured, sustaining leg and head injuries when the car she was driving, a silver Nissan Micra, was involved in a collision on the South Arm Highway at about 5.50am this morning. The two vehicle collision occurred on South Arm Highway, south of Donna Road. A white Holden…
Missing Teenager – Anastasia Ramanauskas – Located
Hobart police are asking teenager Anastasia to make contact with them after a missing person report was lodged earlier today. Family contacted police earlier today after discovering the Anastasia was missing from home this morning. Anastasia is described as being of medium build, with long black hair with dyed green tips. She is approximately 170cm…
Burglary and Stealing Charges (Launceston)
Three people appeared in the Launceston Magistrates court this morning today in relation to a Burglary and Stealing incident that occurred yesterday at a complex on George Street, Launceston. The 34 year old woman from East Launceston, 24 year old woman from South Launceston and 23 year old man from West Launceston, were jointly charged…
Missing Person – Vanessa Joan Bryant – Located
Mrs Vanessa Bryant was located safe and well today, Wednesday 15th October at around midday. Police thanked everyone who called in with information and sightings of her vehicle.
A plethora of Pinkishness
‘When Pigs Fly’ is an informal social motorcycle group, for members of the Tasmania Police Service (past & present), their families and friends. Last year, after the death of a colleague, they decided to do a tribute ride in her honour. This suggestion grew into a fundraising effort to raise money for research into a…
Missing Person – David Leon Willoughby – Located
On Tuesday the 14th of October 2014 at 7.30pm David Leon Willoughby was located safe and well in the Burnie area. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter.