Drug syndicate dismantled in largest ever illicit drug investigation by Tasmania Police
A drug syndicate based in Queensland and impacting on the people of Tasmania has been dismantled, with Police yielding the largest ever volume of illicit drugs and cash seizures totalling over $5.5 million as part of a complex drug importation and trafficking investigation by Tasmania Police. This is a separate operation to the three-year…
Vehicle of interest located in relation to St Leonards armed robbery
The vehicle of interest has been located in relation to the St Leonards armed robbery and will now be subject to forensic testing. Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance leading to the location of the vehicle. Investigations are ongoing.
Police continue to investigate St Leonards armed robbery
Police are continuing to seek information in relation to a vehicle of interest in the armed robbery at the St Leonards supermarket on Saturday afternoon. Two men, in possession of firearms, entered the supermarket about 4pm and demanded the male staff member hand over cash and cigarettes. Investigations are ongoing and police are particularly…
Armed Robbery – St Leonards – Update
Tasmania Police are currently investigating an armed robbery which occurred about 4pm this afternoon at the St Leonards Supermarket and Newsagency in St Leonards. Two men, in possession of firearms, have entered the supermarket and demanded the male staff member hand over cash and cigarettes. The offenders have left the supermarket with a quantity of…
Armed Robbery in St Leonards
Tasmania Police are currently investigating an armed robbery which occurred about 4pm this afternoon at the St Leonards Supermarket and Newsagency in St Leonards. Two men, in possession of firearms, have entered the supermarket and demanded the male staff member hand over cash and cigarettes. The offenders have left the supermarket with a quantity of…
Assault Incident – West Hobart
Police are investigating a wounding at a residence in West Hobart last night. Just before 10 o’clock last night, police were called to the residence in Hill Street in relation to a report of a disturbance at a private resident. During the altercation two males were assaulted, with one suffering multiple wounds to the neck…
Man charged over Burnie incident
A 37 year old man has been charged over an incident in Ocean Vista in the state’s north-west in the early hours of yesterday morning, The man was charged with: Unlawfully carry dangerous article in a public place Possess a Firearm when not the holder of a firearm licence of the appropriate category. Use a…
Speeder caught traveling in excess of 200km/hr
Around 1am this morning, Bridgewater Police detected a white BMW M2 travelling at 222km/hr on the Bowen Bridge at Risdon, which is a posted 80km/hr zone. The driver, a 27 year old man from Hobart was arrested at the scene and was charged with operating a motor vehicle in an unnecessary execution of speed, and…
Man in custody following Burnie incident
A 37-year-old man is in custody after a standoff with police in Arthur Street, Ocean Vista in the state’s north-west overnight. Police were called to the scene following a noise complaint about 12 midnight. Upon arrival, the man was seen to be in possession of, and threatening to use a firearm. Police negotiated with…
Illegal Dumping at Hillwood
George Town Uniform police have recently charged a 36 year old Mayfield man following an illegal dumping incident in Hillwood, north of Launceston. On 15 May members of the public reported witnessing a vehicle being used to dump car parts and furniture at a bus stop in Hillwood. The vehicle was reported to have quickly…