Two more reports – contaminated fruit
Police are investigating two more reports of contaminated fruit sold in Woolworths stores in the Hobart area. Tasmania Police received a report of a metal object being found in a strawberry at Kingston about 6pm last night. The 250g punnet of “Pinata” strawberries had been bought from the Kingston Town Woolworths, Kingston Town…
Speeding motorists place road workers at risk
Police would like to remind drivers to obey roadwork signage for the safety of road workers, themselves and others motorists on the road. During a traffic operation today on the East Derwent Highway at Gagebrook, police detected 12 motorists travelling above the 40kph roadwork limit in just 40 minutes. One motorist was detected at travelling…
Alleged strawberry contamination update
Bellerive CIB is waiting on forensic examination results following an alleged strawberry contamination at Woolworths, Rosny, on Sunday night. Detective Acting Inspector David Richardson said that the results were expected to be received in coming days. “There is no evidence to suggest at this stage that the alleged contamination is linked to the…
Rubbish Bins Damaged – Launceston
Overnight on 16th and 17th September 2018 a number of rubbish bins were deliberately damaged by fire in the Launceston area. Tasmania Fire Service attended and were able to extinguish the smouldering bins without incident. Tasmania Police also attended and are investigating these reports. Anyone who has information which may assist in identifying the persons…
Forensic Services Constable Tania Curtis recognised as ‘Most Outstanding Female Practitioner’ at Excellence in Policing Awards
Constable Tania Curtis from Tasmania Police’s Forensic Services was recognised with the Most Outstanding Female Practitioner Award at the 2018 Australasian Council of Women and Policing (ACWAP) Excellence in Policing Awards last Thursday. “Tania is an integral and respected member of Tasmania Police Forensic Services with expert skills and knowledge in this demanding field,” said…
Police continue to investigate alleged strawberry contamination
Bellerive CIB is continuing to investigate an alleged incident reported on social media regarding suspected contaminated strawberries. Detective Acting Inspector David Richardson said that Tasmania Police contacted Woolworths supermarket at Rosny Park in relation to an alleged incident reported on social media. “Yesterday afternoon, a customer returned strawberries to the supermarket which were…
Alleged strawberry contamination
Earlier this evening Tasmania Police contacted Woolworths supermarket at Rosny Park in relation to an alleged incident reported on social media regarding suspected contaminated strawberries. This afternoon a customer returned strawberries to the supermarket which were purchased earlier in the day, alleging they had been contaminated by a needle. Police have attended Woolworths…
Single vehicle fatal crash Wilmot Road Forth
Around 11.30am on Saturday 15 September 2018 emergency services responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Wilmot Road, Forth. Once at the scene police located a male person inside a 1999 Holden sedan which had collided with armco railing. The male person was deceased upon their arrival. Initial enquiries indicate the driver…
Driver from Launceston fatal crash interviewed by police
Police from Northern Crash Investigation Services today interviewed a 22-year-old Blessington man in relation to a fatal crash at the intersection of Frederick and Wellington Streets in Launceston on Friday, 7 September 2018. A file is now being prepared for the Coroner. This file will be reviewed by the Director of Public Prosecutions for determination…
Tasmania Police volunteers to raise puppies for Victoria Police development program
Four German Shepherd puppies will be fostered by police officer volunteers from Tasmania Police tomorrow as part of a Victoria Police pilot puppy development program, designed to raise future police dogs. To ensure the puppies develop the skills required for a potential career in police work, the volunteers and puppies will work together with local…