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Firearms, drugs worth $1M seized in Mole Creek raids

Police have seized a cache of firearms and drugs during a series of raids in the Mole Creek area of Tasmania. The operation, codenamed “BOLD,” was carried out by Northern Drug Investigation Services, members of the Viper Taskforce, and the Police Dog Handler Unit. A man was arrested after a pistol was found in his […]

Thu Feb 16, 2023 - 12:33pm
Courts and Crime

Armed teen allegedly steals cash register, technology from Glenorchy store

An alleged teenage-armed-robber is being hunted by Police today after robbing a store on Brent Street in Glenorchy last night. The incident occurred around 8:15 pm, when a person entered the store and threatened a staff member with a knife. The offender reportedly stole the cash register, which contained a sum of cash, as well […]

Thu Feb 16, 2023 - 10:56am
Courts and Crime

Man charged with murder after man killed on Hobart street

A man has been charged with murder after a violent incident in Hobart resulted in the death of a 51-year-old man yesterday. According to Tasmania Police, officers responded to reports of a disturbance at a private residence on Liverpool Street around 3:30PM on Monday. Upon arrival, police found the victim, who was later identified as […]

Wed Feb 15, 2023 - 5:03pm
Courts and Crime

Search for getaway car used in Moonah attempted murder

Tasmania Police are searching for a car that was involved in an attempted murder that took place in Moonah on Friday. The investigation has led police to a dark grey 2007 Holden Calais, which they say was used to transport the suspects away from the scene. According to police, the vehicle was seen in the […]

Tue Feb 14, 2023 - 9:31am
Courts and Crime

Teen allegedly stabs man in face in Northern Tasmania

An altercation in the early hours of this morning has left a 50-year-old man with a stab wound to the face in Northern Tasmania today. According to Tasmania Police, the incident took place on Collins Street in Waratah and involved an 18-year-old man known to the victim. They say the victim was quickly transported to […]

Mon Feb 13, 2023 - 8:15pm
Road Incidents

Drunk p-platers, illicit drugs among offences at Tassie festival

Offences from Party in the Paddock held in Carrick near Launceston over the weekend have been revealed this afternoon. Crowds were ‘relatively well-behaved’ this year according to Police, with no arrests made, however two patrons were evicted for anti-social behaviour and minor property damage. Over 1,500 breath tests were conducted, with 27 individuals, 9 of […]

Mon Feb 13, 2023 - 1:57pm
Courts and Crime

13-year-old charged with attempted murder after Hobart stabbing

A 13-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing incident at Harris Scarfe in Moonah on Friday afternoon. A second youth aged 15 has been charged with aggravated armed robbery and assault arising from the same incident. Both youths have been detained to appear before the court tomorrow. The victim remains in hospital […]

Fri Feb 10, 2023 - 11:10pm
Courts and Crime

Two teens arrested following Hobart stabbing incident

THE LATEST: 13-year-old charged with attempted murder after Hobart stabbing Two teenagers have been arrested in relation to a stabbing that took place at the Harris Scarfe store in Moonah this afternoon. The incident took place at around 1:45pm on a busy weekday and left a man critically wounded after he was stabbed in the […]

Fri Feb 10, 2023 - 3:26pm
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Tasmanian man charged after 50 ton, $10K firewood theft

A Tasmanian man has been charged with 11 counts of trespass and 11 counts of theft after being caught allegedly stealing firewood within the Tin Pot Marsh Creek Reserve at Woodsdale over the weekend. The 33-year-old Oakdowns man was caught ‘cutting firewood’ during a joint operation that utilised ‘covert surveillance’ and proactive methods at 4am on Saturday. Police […]

Thu Feb 9, 2023 - 9:42am
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Former staff member charged with alleged $13K Mornington robbery

A former staff member of a Mornington licensed venue has been charged with robbery after an incident on Sunday night. The 31-year-old man allegedly entered the venue, hid for around 40 minutes, and stole close to $13,000 in cash before assaulting a staff member during his attempts to flee. Police say the staff member was […]

Wed Feb 8, 2023 - 8:08pm