Tasmania Police has suspended the search relating to the activation of three parachute flares at the southern end of Hunter Island last night.

An exhaustive and extensive air and sea search involving Tasmania Police Marine Division, Westpac Rescue Police Helicopter and a fixed wing aircraft provided by AUSSAR to locate the origin of the flares have been unsuccessful.

At this stage there have been no reports of overdue vessels, nor has anyone come forward with information regarding the flare activation.

The search will be suspended pending any further information.

Police would still request anyone with knowledge of the flare activations or any vessels in that area to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

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