Launceston Traffic Operation focused on safe vehicles and drivers
Tasmania Police is urging all drivers to ensure they do the right thing on the roads, and that their vehicles are roadworthy, particularly as we move into wetter months. “Following a tragic number of crashes on Tasmanian roads over the last year, police have conducted a number of traffic operations across the state in the…
Police Vehicle has Tyres Slashed in Mayfield
At 7:30pm on Sunday 7 March, Newnham police responded to a two vehicle crash in Mayfield Street, Mayfield. While police were assisting members of the public at the crash, unknown offenders have slashed two tyres on a marked police vehicle, a silver Toyota Camry sedan, while it was parked in Mayfield Street. Acting Inspector Mel…
Theft of Rock Lobster from commercial fishing vessel in Margate
Tasmania Police is investigating the theft of over 80 rock lobster (crayfish) from a commercial fishing vessel b berthed at the Margate wharf off Gemalla Road overnight Thursday 4 March 2021. The theft was first detected on the morning of Friday 5 March 2021. Police would like to hear from anyone who noticed any unusual…
Weekend of Action in Western Tasmania – encouraging motorcycle safety
Police are urging motorbike riders to be safe on the roads following recent serious crashes involving motorbikes. “In response to the tragic number of crashes involving motorbikes recently, police attached to Western Road and Public Order Services will conduct traffic operations this long weekend designed to encourage safe motorbike riding behaviours,” said Inspector Gary Williams.…
First year provisional licence holder detected speeding twice, with one offence 90km/h over the speed limit
On Saturday 21 Match 2021 at 6:15pm police were conducting targeted traffic patrols of the Devonport Bluff area when they detected a blue Mitsubishi lancer travelling at 17 km/h above the posted limit of 50km/h on Coles Beach Road. The driver of the vehicle was a 21-year-old female from Ulverstone who has held a first-year…
Fatal Traffic Crash – Midland Highway Epping Forrest
Shortly before 9pm on Saturday 6 March 2021 police and emergency services attended a fatal motor vehicle crash on the Midland Highway near Epping Forrest. A 43 year old Launceston man, who was on the roadway, was struck by a vehicle and died of his injuries at the scene. Police would like to hear from…
Firearm Seized following Hadspen Dispute
Just before 9:00am today, Launceston Police attended a report of a projectile being fired into a residence in Kipling Crescent, Hadspen after a property related dispute. The people involved in the dispute were known to each other and there was no threat to the public. As a result of the incident, Detectives from Launceston Criminal…
Southern police detect and remove unsafe drivers and vehicles from roads during traffic operation
Police from Southern Road and Public Order Services conducted high-visibility traffic operations at Primrose Sands, Dodges Ferry and Clarendon Vale today – aimed at encouraging all motorists to do the right thing on our roads. In traffic operations totally just over four hours, police intercepted 230 vehicles, and detected: 2 motorists driving under the influence…
Significant seizure of methylamphetamine and cash in Northern Tasmania
Two women have been arrested and charged following a significant seizure of methylamphetamine (ICE) with a street value of around $1.3 million. Northern Road and Public Order Services conducted a random breath testing traffic operation on the Bass Highway at Deloraine on Wednesday afternoon. “During the random breath testing operation, a 48 year…
Police investigating deliberately lit fire at Summerhill overnight
Police are investigating a deliberately lit fire which destroyed a house on Van Diemen Avenue at Summerhill last night. Tasmania Fire Service extinguished the fire which completely destroyed the house. Damage is estimated at around $250,000. Anyone with information in relation to the fire or suspicious activity in the area around the time is asked…