Police seize $30,000 worth of property during Exeter search
A man has been charged after police seized drugs, a significant quantity of property believed to have been stolen and illegal firearms parts during a targeted search at Exeter yesterday. Members of Taskforce Raven, Northern Criminal Investigation Division, and Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit, with the support of specialist police resources and drone operators, conducted…
Taskforce Reprisal seizes weapons and makes multiple arrests
Launched four weeks ago, Taskforce Reprisal is continuing to deliver strong results in southern Tasmania. Acting Sergeant Katie Swift said the taskforce has seized ten weapons from about 50 public place searches since it began. “These searches were conducted as part of the taskforce’s focus on public order offences and retail theft in the Hobart…
Police investigating Ulverstone crash
Police are calling for witnesses in relation to a crash on the Bass Highway at Ulverstone yesterday. Police and emergency services were called to the scene on the Lovett Street off-ramp about 10am Wednesday 12 March after reports a white Toyota HiAce van had crashed. The sole occupant of the vehicle was taken to the…
Youths charged over alleged armed robberies
Two youths have been charged following two alleged armed robberies in Launceston yesterday. A 14 year old boy has been charged with aggravated armed robbery and armed robbery after he allegedly entered two businesses in Bathurst Street on Wednesday afternoon and stole alcohol while in possession of a knife. The youth was subsequently charged with…
Three charged following Eastlands disturbance
Police have charged three people in relation to a disturbance at Eastlands Shopping Centre complex about 6.30pm last night. A 20-year-old woman from West Hobart has been charged with several offences including unlawfully possess dangerous article in a public place, common assault, and assault a police officer. She was detained to appear before the Hobart…
Serious crash, Arthur Highway at Sorell
Police are seeking witnesses to a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred on the Arthur Highway at Sorell at 5.30pm on the 12 March 2025. As a result of the crash, an 81 year old Dodges Ferry man was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital with serious injuries. Police would like to speak to anyone…
Youths in custody following alleged armed robberies
Two youths are in custody following two alleged armed robberies in Launceston. Police were called just before 2.15pm after reports two youths had entered two separate businesses in Bathurst Street and stolen alcohol while in possession of a knife. Nobody was physically injured during either incident and the youths were quickly arrested nearby and are…
Police investigating circumstances of man sustaining injury at Glenorchy
Police are investigating the circumstances of how a man sustained a head injury at a property on Dickson Street at Glenorchy around 11.30pm last night. The 19-year-old man is in the Royal Hobart Hospital in a serious condition. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Glenorchy Police on 131 444…
Police investigating deliberately lit fire which destroyed recycling dispenser at Claremont
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire which destroyed a recycling dispenser in the Claremont Plaza Shopping Centre carpark on Monday. The fire was reported about 1.40pm and was extinguished by Tasmania Fire Service. No injuries were reported in the incident. Anyone with information in relation to the fire, or suspicious activity in the area…
Woman charged with being in possession of stolen property, and $140,000 worth of property recovered
Detectives from South East Criminal Investigation Branch recently recovered approximately $140,000 worth of allegedly stolen property following two searches in Warrane and Mornington. Sergeant Jamie Hart said, “Police investigations commenced after detailed information was received through Crime Stoppers Tasmania.” “A significant amount of the recovered property has been linked to burglaries and shoplifting incidents reported…