Drug and firearm offences detected in Furneaux Islands operation
Several people will be proceeded against for drug and firearm offences, following an operation on the Furneaux Islands involving Tasmania Police and the Australian Federal Police. Last week, Tasmania Police’s Northern Drug Investigation Services led the operation which utilised aircraft, including helicopters and drones, to search for illegal cannabis compounds. Police vessels were also used…
Police charge driving offender
Police have charged a 28 year old Rokeby man with driving offences following two separate incidents on the Midland Highway last night. Oatlands Police detected a driver travelling at a speed of 141km/h on the Midland Highway at Jericho about 7.15pm last night. The driver was intercepted and it was determined that he was…
Police continuing road safety efforts in the Huon Valley
Police have continued to conduct high visibility traffic operations in the Huon Valley, using specialist resources targeting speeding, alcohol and drug driving, possession of illicit substances, vehicle registration compliance, and vehicle roadworthiness. Today police were joined by Transport Safety Inspectors, who provided assistance and expertise in assessing vehicle compliance. “Operations of this nature will remain…
Learner motorbike rider detected speeding at more than 70km/h above the limit at Perth
A learner motorbike rider will be disqualified for at least 4 months after he was detected travelling at excessive speed on the Midland Highway near Perth this morning. Around 10am, Northern Road Safety Task Force members detected and intercepted an unregistered black Yamaha travelling at 157km/h in a 110km/h zone. The learner rider, who is…
Police investigating serious crash between car and truck at Bell Bay
Police are investigating a serious crash between a car and a truck on the East Tamar Highway at Bell Bay last night. Around 6.35pm, a white Hyundai IX5 hatch and a MAN ’18-263′ flatbed truck crashed near the Tamar Valley Power Station. The drive of the car, a 38-year-old man from George Town, and his…
New PV Dauntless officially welcomed into Tasmania Police marine fleet
The brand-new fast response police vessel Dauntless is officially being welcomed into the Tasmania Police fleet today. The 11.9 metre fibreglass monohull vessel replaces the old PV Dauntless, which was built in 1985. “From today, Tasmanians can look forward to seeing this impressive vessel in action as part of our marine activities across the state,”…
Motorcycle seized and rider charged following serious traffic offences
Police have charged a Chigwell man with multiple serious traffic offences including exceeding the speed limit by 121km/h, evading police and reckless driving. Around 6.40pm last Friday, police detected three motorcycles travelling at 201km/h in an 80km/h section of the Brooker Highway at Glenorchy. The bikes were displaying false and/or stolen number plates. The motorcycles…
Man charged with escape
Following the earlier arrest in Southern Tasmania, the prisoner who allegedly escaped prison custody on Friday has now been charged with Escape and Resist a Police Officer. He has been detained to appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court later today.
Police investigating firearms discharge reported at Mayfield
Police are investigating a firearms incident reported to have occurred in Mayfield last night. Around 7.30pm, police received reports of a firearm discharged in the Hargrave Crescent area. A witness reported to police they had seen a man running from bushland, and another man discharged a firearm in his direction. Witnesses further reported the alleged…
Man dies following helicopter crash in northern Tasmania
Following next of kin notifications to family, police can now confirm a 41 year old Northern Tasmanian man has died following a helicopter crash near Pipers Brook this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the scene near Pipers Brook Road, Pipers Brook, about 3.20pm today. The man – the pilot and only occupant…