Operation SWIPE targets 74 offenders in Glenorchy
Tasmania Police’s Operation SWIPE taskforce has been working hard in the lead up to Christmas, targeting shoplifting and anti-social offending across the Glenorchy municipality. So far in December, a total of 74 people have been proceeded against with 453 charges. This included: • 37 people have been arrested • Of those arrests, 18 were detained…
Two bushwalkers rescued near Federation Peak
Police are urging people to be prepared when bushwalking in Tasmania, after two people became lost and were rescued near Federation Peak overnight. The two men, aged in their twenties, activated their personal locator beacon about 8pm after they found themselves disoriented and without their equipment that had been left at their campsite. Tasmania Police…
Man charged with drug trafficking, Burnie
A 37-year-old Burnie man has been charged with drug trafficking and other drug offences after Taskforce Scelus intercepted a vehicle in Burnie this morning. The vehicle and its occupants were searched, and officers seized $42,000 in cash and quantities of methylamphetamine, GHB and cannabis. The man who was driving the vehicle was arrested and bailed…
Fatal single vehicle crash, Tasman Highway Tonganah
Sadly a 66-year-old woman has died following a crash on the Tasman Highway at Tonganah this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 3:20 pm on Saturday the 21st of December. Initial inquires indicate a silver Honda Accord was travelling east on the Tasman Highway at Tonganah when the vehicle has…
Dangerous Driving Incident- Youngtown/Launceston
A 32-year old female from Longford has been arrested and detained for court following a dangerous driving incident in Launceston today. At approximately 1.40pm, police received numerous calls from the public in relation to a female driving dangerously in a white Hyundai i30 (registration FS8735). The woman drove in a dangerous manner through Youngtown, Kings…
Update Missing Person Located – Lake Burbury, Queenstown
Police search efforts continued on Lake Burbury overnight with helicopters commencing an aerial search at day light. Police are pleased to advise that 75 year old Gormanstan man was located shortly after 9.30 am this morning with no significant injuries. We would like to thank the public for their assistance.
Death following Bridgewater motorbike crash
Sadly, police can confirm a 19-year-old man has died following a crash on Killarney Road, Bridgewater on Friday, 13 December. The man was riding an off-road motorbike when he collided with a youth who was riding a motorised push bike in the opposite direction. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition and has…
Operation Safe Arrival: Festive season road safety blitz to begin
Operation Safe Arrival, Tasmania Police’s annual festive season road safety initiative, will begin on Monday and run statewide. Assistant Commissioner Adrian Bodnar said this year’s operation will continue to be supported by the ‘We’re looking out for you’ advertising campaign. “This campaign, featuring real Tasmania Police officers, highlights the enforcement efforts that will be in…
Police investigating serious single motorbike crash at George Town
Police are investigating a serious single motorbike crash at George Town last night where a man sustained serious injuries. Emergency services responded to the crash – involving a black Kawasaki Ninja motorbike – around 6.15pm on Bridport Road. The 47-year-old man riding the bike was flown to the Launceston General Hospital in a serious condition. …
Police investigate parcel thefts in Battery Point
Police are investigating the theft of Australia Post parcels after a female youth was arrested when she was found in possession of two parcels allegedly stolen from the Battery Point area yesterday afternoon. An adult male fled the scene and investigations into his location are ongoing. Police are seeking any information or CCTV of suspicious…