Man Charged following Launceston and Derby Incidents
A man has been charged after a series of aggravated burglaries in Launceston and Derby on Saturday afternoon. Police received reports about two separate incidents at private residences at St Leonards and Kings Meadows where a man had allegedly entered the homes and confronted occupants. The man allegedly stole car keys and a red Ford Ranger…
Firearms Seizure – Waverley
A man has been charged with numerous firearms offences after police seized five firearms during a targeted search at a Waverley residence early yesterday morning. During the search, police seized two rifles, one of which has been confirmed as being stolen, and three shotguns, as well as ammunition and firearms parts. A 26-year-old Waverley man was arrested…
Major road safety operations on West Coast
Western Road Policing Services was out in full force on the West Coast yesterday, running traffic operations across several locations to keep our roads safe. Inspector Adam Spencer said five separate traffic operations were held over a 4.5 hour period around the Ridgley, Murchison Highway, Tullah, Henty Road and Zeehan areas. “During these checks, officers…
Police seize seven stolen firearms during targeted Deloraine search
Two people have been charged after police seized seven firearms during a targeted search in Deloraine yesterday. Members of Northern Drugs and Firearms Unit were assisted by members of Western Criminal Investigation Branch, Deloraine Uniform, and specialist police resources during the search at a private residence as part of an investigation into stolen firearms. Police…
Four people charged with Aggravated Armed Robbery
Police have jointly charged four people with Aggravated Armed Robbery following an incident in Claremont last month. A woman was allegedly threatened with a firearm by people known to her about 2am on Friday, 19 July before being forced to electronically transfer funds from her bank account. The matter was reported to police in the…
Police investigating serious crash at Lileah
Police are investigating a serious crash on a rural property at Lileah yesterday. Police and emergency services were called to the private property about 3.30pm Thursday after reports of an incident involving an ATV. A man in his 50s was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital with serious injuries. WorkSafe Tasmania was notified of the…
Launceston woman charged after ice, GBH seizures
A 23-year-old Launceston woman has been charged with trafficking in a controlled substance after police seized 375 grams of methylamphetamine and 500ml of GHB during targeted searches. Members of Western Drug and Firearm Unit conducted the searches at two Launceston premises on 19 July and 30 July, 2024. As a result, the woman has since…
Man charged with trafficking drugs
A 30-year-old Parkham man has been charged with drug trafficking and firearms offences following a planned police operation yesterday. Detectives and specialist officers searched two Parkham properties and located $30,000 in cash as well as quantities of cannabis and methamphetamine, and a sawn off firearm. The man has been charged with trafficking and several firearms…
Police investigating house fire at Lutana
Police are investigating a house fire at Lutana early this morning which appears deliberately lit. Emergency services were called to the vacant house on Anear Court about 1am. Tasmania Fire Service extinguished the fire, however the house has suffered significant damage. Any witnesses to the incident who have not already spoken to police, or anyone…
School zone traffic operation in southern Tasmania
Glenorchy police conducted a traffic operation in Austins Ferry yesterday and caught 11 drivers speeding through and nearby a local school zone. Inspector Jason Klug said the drivers were caught travelling more than 40km/h in the school zone, and others were caught exceeding the speed limit on Main Road, Austins Ferry. “Disappointingly, police also issued…