Drug and Firearms trafficking charges
On Monday 25 April 2016 following an investigation by Southern Drug Investigation Services, a 33 year old man from Austins Ferry was arrested and subsequently charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Trafficking in Firearms, Aggravated Burglary, Burglary, Stealing a Firearm, Stealing, Breach of Family Violence Order and Breach of Interim Family Violence Order.…
Motorists urged to slow down in school zones
With Term One holidays almost over, ‘school run’ traffic is set to resume which will see our roads get busier. Acting Sergeant Ann Edge said that when schools return on Tuesday 26 April next week, you can expect to see school bus services back on the roads as well as more cars doing dropping…
Helicopter Medivac from Lake St Clair
At 6.45am on 22/4/16 the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Narcissus Hut, on the Overland Track near St Clair in relation to a 65 year old man suffering from a medical condition. The man and his daughter were collected from Narcissus Hut and flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital. The man is in a…
Fatal two vehicle crash on Channel Highway, Oyster Cove
A 71 year old man from Bruny Island died at the scene of a two vehicle crash which occurred on the Channel Highway at Oyster Cove on Thursday the 21st day of April 2016. The crash occurred about 4.30pm. At the time the deceased was the driver and sole occupant of green Ford Fairmont…
Double fatality on Port Sorell Road, Wesley Vale
Police have confirmed that the two vehicle crash which occurred on Port Sorell Road, Wesley vale at 3.15pm today was a fatality. This tragic incident involving a silver Mazda hatch and a prime mover towing a refrigerated container. The occupants of the Mazda, a mother and daughter aged 60 and 36, died instantly as a…
Stealing of old Australian currency
Devonport CIB is currently investigating a burglary which occurred between 17 and 19 April in Staverton Road, Roland. In this burglary the offenders have removed a safe which contained approximately $6000 in old Australian paper notes in various denominations. Due to the size of the safe it is believed that at least two people were…
Woman charged with money mule offences
The Serious Organised Crime Division advises that a 54 year old Magra woman has been charged with Dealing in the Proceeds of Crime. In this instance, Police will allege that the woman moved and laundered money for international organised crime syndicates. She took deliberate and active steps to open bank accounts in Hobart to enable…
Helicopter Rescue Collinsvale
At 1:00am on Wednesday 20th April 2016, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was activated to search for two teenage youths who were reported missing in the Collinsvale area. The youths were expected home at 5:30pm on 19th April but had not returned. At approximately 6:30am the pair were located by the helicopter in Sorell Creek. A…
Stricken Vessel Rescued
At midday on Sunday 17th April 2016, Tasmania Police were alerted to a vessel taking on water near Foster Island off Cape Portland in the States north east. The solo sailor issued a mayday when his vessel began taking on water after striking wood near Swan Island. The mayday was intercepted by Tasmania Maritime…
Police help stranded whale
At 3:30pm on Saturday 16th April 2016 Police attended Boobyalla Beach near Petal Point in the states North-East in response to the report of a stranded whale. Upon arrival at the scene Police located the whale alive and beached on its side approximately 100 metres from the water’s edge. The whale was about 2 meters…