Taskforce Raven seizes firearms, drugs, stolen property during first month of operation
Taskforce Raven has arrested 28 people, with more than 116 charges laid, 5 firearms seized and approximately $12,000 worth of stolen property recovered during its first month of operation. Since February 3, taskforce members have conducted searches at a number of properties – with firearms, drugs or stolen property found at each search. Of the…
73 barring orders issued in Southern Tasmania
Police are continuing to focus on public safety at licensed premises, with 73 barring orders issued in Southern Tasmania this financial year. Sergeant Peter Andricopoulos from the Southern District Licensing Unit said the focus is about creating a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone. “We work closely with venues to ensure anyone whose behaviour poses…
Joint operation targets illegal hunting during deer season
Tasmania Police, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas), conducted a joint operation in the Central Highlands over the weekend to ensure compliance with hunting regulations and promote public safety. “During the operation, police and NRE Tas officers intercepted and inspected over 140 vehicles. The vast majority of hunters…
Taskforce Reprisal update
Tasmania Police’s Taskforce Reprisal continues to target those offenders causing the most harm to the community. Acting Sergeant Katie Swift said “yesterday, two youths were arrested in relation to an extensive number of shoplifting matters which had occurred in Hobart since October 2024.” “A 15-year-old boy will appear in court today charged with 32 counts…
Police investigation damage to cars in Launceston
Tasmania Police is investigating after several parked cars were damaged overnight in the vicinity of York Street and Margaret Street in Launceston. Some vehicles appear to have had fuel stolen from them. Police are urging anyone who may have been parked in the area overnight to check their vehicles for potential damage. Anyone who may…
Dangerous Driving Incident – Bridport
Police will be proceeding against a 25-year-old Bridport man with traffic offences after he was observed hooning and driving dangerously in Bridport on Friday night. About 10.10pm, a grey Mazda 3 sedan was witnessed travelling north on Main Street, Bridport when it reportedly overtook another vehicle at high speed in a 50km/h zone before proceeding…
Man detected high range drink driving at Huonville
A 53-year-old Cygnet man has been charged with drink driving offences after being intercepted by police on the Channel Highway, Huonville yesterday afternoon. He was intercepted by police about 5.00pm and reportedly returned a reading of 0.210 after being breath tested – four times the legal limit. The man was charged with driving under the…
Police and City of Hobart public safety blitz
Tasmania Police and City of Hobart council staff have once again joined forces to conduct a public safety operation across several Hobart suburbs last night. Inspector John Toohey said this marks the third safety blitz aimed at enhancing community safety and security. “Our combined resources, including Hobart Police, Taskforce Reprisal, and the Dog Handler Unit,…
Man charged with firearms trafficking
Investigators have charged a 48-year-old Herdsmans Cove man with firearms trafficking and other offences as part of an ongoing police operation. Officers from Glenorchy and Bridgewater Criminal Investigation Branches executed a search warrant at a Herdsmans Cove address yesterday, locating several mobile phones, firearms and firearms parts and ammunition. The man was arrested at the…
Injured skipper rescued from yach near Eddystone Point
A man has been rescued after being injured while sailing from George Town to Hobart yesterday. A distress call was received by Tas Maritime Radio about 2.30pm Wednesday after the skipper of a yacht – who was sailing alone – had been struck in the head by the yacht’s boom. Tasmania Police’s Northern Marine Services…