Stolen firearms seized in police searches
A southern Tasmanian man is facing a raft of firearms charges, including possession of stolen firearms, after police searches of properties at Elderslie and New Norfolk. Detectives from Bridgewater CIB conducted drugs and firearms-related searches of the properties on Thursday. During the searches, police located several hydroponic drug set-ups and seized 32 cannabis plants, plus…
Two men charged with drug, firearms offences
Drugs, stolen property and an illegal homemade firearm were seized by police during a targeted search of a Kings Meadows property on Thursday. Two men, aged 34 and 33, from Kings Meadows, were arrested and detained for court. The search on Thursday afternoon was conducted by officers from Taskforce Raven and Launceston CIB, with drugs…
Call for information on Bridgewater firearms incident
Police are investigating a firearms incident in Bridgewater last night in which multiple shots were fired into a house and a parked car. The incident happened just before 8.30pm in McShane Road, Bridgewater, with police calling for information about the actions of two people seen on a motorcycle in the areas of McShane Road, Eddington…
75-year-old Norwood man charged with possession of child exploitation material
*** Content Warning *** A 75-year-old Norwood man has been charged with possession of child exploitation material. Tasmania Police commenced an investigation after child exploitation material was detected being uploaded to the internet, and the man was identified as a suspect. The Tasmanian Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET), comprised of Tasmania Police’s High-Risk Child Exploitation…
Youth charged over significant damage to UTAS campus
Police have charged a 13-year-old boy following significant damage to the University of Tasmania Cradle Coast Campus in Burnie. On Monday 4 May 2026, university staff reported several windows at the campus had been smashed over the weekend. Detectives from the Western Criminal Investigation Branch commenced an investigation and, following enquiries, identified a 13-year-old as…
Three charged following targeted George Town search
Three people have been arrested following a targeted search at George Town yesterday. Members of George Town Uniform with the support of Taskforce Raven, Northern CIB, the Dog Handler Unit, and specialist police resources executed a search warrant at the private residence about 2.30pm Tuesday. The search was conducted as part of a broader investigation…
Police investigating serious crash at Sidmouth
Police are investigating a serious single-vehicle crash at Sidmouth where a woman received critical injuries. Police and emergency services were called to the West Tamar Highway just before 9.45am Wednesday (May 6) after reports a vehicle had crashed into a power pole. The driver – a Mayfield woman in her 20s – was flown to…
Police officer charged
A 28 year old Tasmania Police constable from Northern Tasmania has been charged with common assault and issued with a Police Family Violence Order following an incident on Sunday. The constable, who was off duty at the time, will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on 8 July 2026. The matter remains under investigation by…
High range drink driver intercepted
A 43 year old international driver from Canada has been charged after being detected drink driving over 3 times the legal limit. Police intercepted a Silver Suzuki Swift on the Tasman Highway at Cambridge last night after receiving a call from a member of the public that the driver was possibly driving under the influence.…
Police seize motorcycle following series of traffic offences
Police have seized a motorcycle in Wynyard following a series of traffic offences involving a 14-year-old rider. The youth will be proceeded against for the following offences: • Operate a vehicle in a public place involving unnecessary speed, acceleration or loss of traction • Drive whilst not the holder of a driver licence • Use…