Search
Close this search box.

Man arrested in dramatic take-down at Launceston shopping centre

Picture of Pulse Tasmania
The operation was carried out in broad daylight at Meadow Mews in Kings Meadows. Image / via 7 Tasmania

A man was arrested in the carpark of a Kings Meadows shopping centre this afternoon in a dramatic take-down, as bystanders watched on.

Police swarmed the Meadow Mews carpark around 12:30pm on Tuesday, taking the alleged offender into custody.

Advertisement

Witnesses described the incident as chaotic and said they saw a large number of officers involved in the arrest.

A Tasmania Police spokesperson said the man was arrested as part of a “planned operation”.

The operation was carried out in broad daylight at Meadow Mews in Kings Meadows. Image / via 7 Tasmania

“Members of the public are thanked for their patience and understanding while the arrest took place,” the spokesperson said.

“More information will be released when available.”

More of The Latest

News

Sponsored Links

Advertisement

Share this article

Facebook
WhatsApp
Twitter
Email
Print