Charges relating to Perverting Justice

Tasmania Police have charged a 41 year old woman from Risdon Vale with two counts of Perverting Justice, Corrupting a Witness and Unlawful Trafficking in Firearms.

These charges are part of an ongoing investigation by Tasmania Police which began as a result of information provided to police.

Among other allegations, it will be alleged that the woman has coerced a witness to give false evidence in a matter currently before the Supreme Court.

The offences are alleged to have taken place between November 2016 and July 2017.

The woman will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court at 10am tomorrow (Thursday 10 August).

The investigation is ongoing and may result in further charges being laid.