Police seize vehicle after man caught speeding in Elizabeth Town
A 31-year-old Devonport man has had his vehicle confiscated by police after being caught speeding on the Bass Highway at Elizabeth Town this afternoon. Police intercepted the driver after he was detected travelling at 175km/hr in a 110km/hr zone. The man has had his vehicle seized for 28 days and will be summonsed to appear…
Police seize over 40 illegal firearms including machine gun
Since May, police have seized over 40 illegal firearms, silencers, a taser and ammunition as part of an ongoing firearms trafficking investigation. Some of these firearms had been previously reported stolen. More recently, members of the Crime and Intelligence Command led a search at Parattah on Tuesday 1 September for illegal firearms and were…
Police conducting Crime Clearance Day in Clarence Division
Police will conduct a Crime Clearance Day across Clarence Division today – aimed at impacting criminal behaviour and reducing crime. “As part of Tasmania Police’s Southern District Crime Reduction Plan, teams of police will undertake intelligence-led policing activities across the Clarence Division today,” said Acting Inspector Ben Duffey. Teams will consist of officers from Operation…
14 motorists caught speeding near Bowen Bridge
Bridgewater police detected 14 motorists travelling over the speed limit during a traffic operation in the Bowen Bridge area this morning. Sergeant Rob Bessell said one of the drivers was caught travelling 100km/hr over the posted speed limit. “Concerningly a 42-year-old man from Lutana was detected travelling at 180 km/hr in an 80km/hr…
New Constables commence duty in Launceston
Twelve newly graduated Constables commence duty with Launceston Police today. “Following graduation at the Police Academy last Friday, twelve new Constables commence duty at Launceston Police Station today,” said Inspector Ruth Orr. “The six women and six men are ready to put their training into action, serving and protecting the Launceston community.” The new Constables…
Men charged with drug and firearms offences following investigation
Two north-west men have been charged with drug and firearms offences as a result of an investigation. Police intercepted a vehicle driven by a 33 year old Smithton man, on Bass Highway, Smithton, on 5 August. An oral fluid test was conducted, with the man allegedly testing positive for amphetamines. Police then conducted…
41 drivers caught speeding on Hobart’s Southern Outlet on Saturday
Police from Southern Road and Public Order Services conducted a speed reduction operation on the Southern Outlet, Hobart between 9:00am and 12:30pm today. Senior Sergeant Justin Lawson said 41 drivers were issued speeding infringements during the operation. “One man was caught travelling at 131 km/hr, which is more than 30km/hr over the limit,” he said.…
Two men charged with series of burglaries in Launceston
Two men have been charged in relation to a series of burglaries and stealing from businesses in Launceston within the past week. On 30 August, a business complex located on High Street, East Launceston, was entered and several businesses within the complex were then entered by force and items stolen. On 3 September, a business…
Two Vehicle Accident, Hagley
Approximately 7pm Emergency personnel attended a two vehicle crash on the Bass Hwy near Hagley. The crash occurred when an east bound Audi ran into the rear of a stationary Toyota hatch. The driver of the Toyota was cut from the vehicle by SES personnel. There were also 3 small children in the Toyota, two…
Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested & Charged
On Sunday the 6 September 2020 at about 11am, a 20-year-old man was arrested following a search at a residential property in Burnie. He was later charged with breach of bail and armed robbery of a Dominos pizza delivery driver on Friday 4th September 2020. He will appear at the Burnie Magistrates Court in an…