Police investigating deliberately lit fire in Newnham
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire in Newnham last night which damaged a garage and vehicle. Just before midnight, Tasmania Fire Service and Tasmania Police attended a report of a structure fire on Georgetown Road. On arrival of emergency services, the fire was taking hold of the garage, however concerted efforts from Tasmania Fire…
Traffic operations in Western Tasmania
Police conducted a number of traffic operations today in the areas of Kimberley, Railton and Sheffield, targeting speeding offences in school zones and road works as well as seatbelt offences. As a result of the operation, a 46-year-old Sheffield man who was driving with a suspended license was detected exceeding the speed limit by 31km/h…
Alleged outlaw motorcycle gang associate charged with drug trafficking
A 37 year old Miandetta man has been charged with a range of drug offences including trafficking in a controlled substance following a police operation at a Miandetta residence today. A search of the premises was conducted and a number of drug related items and cash was seized. The man was charged with…
43 drivers caught speeding through roadworks near Hobart airport
Police from Southern Road and Public Order Services caught 43 people speeding through roadworks on the Tasman Highway at Cambridge yesterday morning. Senior Sergeant Justin Lawson said the drivers were all detected between 8am and 11am. “By targeting motorists travelling through roadworks we’re making sure the employees at those worksites get to go about their…
Police seize vehicle after man caught speeding in Elizabeth Town
A 31-year-old Devonport man has had his vehicle confiscated by police after being caught speeding on the Bass Highway at Elizabeth Town this afternoon. Police intercepted the driver after he was detected travelling at 175km/hr in a 110km/hr zone. The man has had his vehicle seized for 28 days and will be summonsed to appear…
Police seize over 40 illegal firearms including machine gun
Since May, police have seized over 40 illegal firearms, silencers, a taser and ammunition as part of an ongoing firearms trafficking investigation. Some of these firearms had been previously reported stolen. More recently, members of the Crime and Intelligence Command led a search at Parattah on Tuesday 1 September for illegal firearms and were…
Police conducting Crime Clearance Day in Clarence Division
Police will conduct a Crime Clearance Day across Clarence Division today – aimed at impacting criminal behaviour and reducing crime. “As part of Tasmania Police’s Southern District Crime Reduction Plan, teams of police will undertake intelligence-led policing activities across the Clarence Division today,” said Acting Inspector Ben Duffey. Teams will consist of officers from Operation…
14 motorists caught speeding near Bowen Bridge
Bridgewater police detected 14 motorists travelling over the speed limit during a traffic operation in the Bowen Bridge area this morning. Sergeant Rob Bessell said one of the drivers was caught travelling 100km/hr over the posted speed limit. “Concerningly a 42-year-old man from Lutana was detected travelling at 180 km/hr in an 80km/hr…
New Constables commence duty in Launceston
Twelve newly graduated Constables commence duty with Launceston Police today. “Following graduation at the Police Academy last Friday, twelve new Constables commence duty at Launceston Police Station today,” said Inspector Ruth Orr. “The six women and six men are ready to put their training into action, serving and protecting the Launceston community.” The new Constables…
Men charged with drug and firearms offences following investigation
Two north-west men have been charged with drug and firearms offences as a result of an investigation. Police intercepted a vehicle driven by a 33 year old Smithton man, on Bass Highway, Smithton, on 5 August. An oral fluid test was conducted, with the man allegedly testing positive for amphetamines. Police then conducted…