Police focus on drug drivers during Party in the Paddock road safety operations
Police detected 58 drug drivers during a large-scale road safety operation at Carrick on Monday following Party in the Paddock. With a focus on drug driving, officers conducted 178 oral fluid tests during the 8-hour operation – with the majority of drivers returning positive results for MDMA (ecstasy). Of note, one of the drug drivers…
Police conduct high-visibility traffic operations following Hobart Cup celebrations
Police have praised the behaviour of the majority of patrons who attended the Hobart Cup on Sunday. During the event, police conducted more than 300 wand searches, with no weapons located. Disappointingly, four people will be proceeded against after they were removed from the event following the detection and seizure of drugs by police. No…
Bushwalker safely rescued from East Coast national park overnight
A 33 year old female bushwalker from the state’s south has been safely located in the Douglas Apsley National Park on the east coast overnight. The bushwalker, who was walking alone, rang emergency authorities after becoming disorientated in the area about 7.45pm last night. Police search and rescue resources provided initial guidance and directional advice by phone,…
Police intercept drink driver due to community tip-off
A 32 year old Penguin man has been charged with drink driving after being detected with more than double the legal limit last night. Last night at approximately 6.45pm, Tasmania Police were contacted via Triple Zero (000) regarding dangerous driver behaviour observed on the Bass Highway between Devonport and Ulverstone. Thanks to the vigilance…
Police to resume targeted search near Waratah on Sunday
Police will recommence search efforts near Waratah on Sunday as part of ongoing work to locate further items potentially linked to missing Belgian woman Celine Cremer. Commander Nathan Johnston said a team of specialist personnel would be deployed into the search area along the Arthur River for two days, subject to weather conditions. “Based on…
Two people charged in relation to robbery at Cradoc residence
Police have charged two people in relation to an alleged robbery at a residence in Cradoc about 3.35am yesterday morning. It’s alleged that two people entered the house, assaulted the resident, and stole a number of items including four firearms and a Mitsubishi Triton vehicle. The resident received medical assistance for…
Police urge motorists to slow down as students return to school
Tasmania Police is urging motorists to take extra care in school zones after a driver near Howrah Primary School reportedly failed to obey the School Crossing Guard and drove through the crossing while children were on the road this morning. Inspector Vanessa Castle said the behaviour could have resulted in a serious incident. “Most motorists…
Two people in custody in relation to incident in Huon Valley
Police have taken two people into custody in relation to an incident in the Huon Valley this morning. About 3.35am, police received a report in relation to a robbery at a residence in the Cradoc area. Two people had reportedly entered the house, assaulted the resident, and stole a number of items including several firearms…
Police encourage Party in the Paddock patrons to be safe
Festival-goers heading to Party in the Paddock are encouraged to have fun and stay safe at the four-day festival at Quercus Park which starts tomorrow. “To ensure everyone has a safe environment to enjoy the Party in the Paddock festival there’ll be a high police presence on site for the duration of the event,” Inspector…
Taskforce Raven charge three men with nearly 300 individual offences
Taskforce Raven members have arrested three offenders and charged them with nearly 300 individual offences during a recent series of searches across the Northern District. The targeted searches – conducted between 22 January 2026 and 30 January 2026 also resulted in the recovery of thousands of dollars worth of stolen property, quantities of illicit substances…