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The Official Twitter account for Tasmania Police. Please do not report crime here. For emergencies, contact 000 or 131 444 for non-urgent matters.
Tasmania, Australia
Joined May 2011
Police are continuing investigations into a structure fire and a vehicle fire which both occurred on Tuesday night (18 November). Police believe the two incidents are linked and are calling for information from members of the public. Read more:
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Police are continuing investigations into a structure fire and a vehicle fire which both occurred on Tuesday night (18 November). The structure fire was at a residence on Tolosa Street, Glenorchy and...
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Police are investigating a suspicious structure fire at a residence in Glenorchy last night. Emergency services were called to the fire in Tolosa Street about 11pm and an investigation determined it was deliberately lit. Read more:
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Police are investigating a suspicious structure fire at a residence in Glenorchy last night.
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Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and three other vehicles that occurred about 4.45pm on Monday, 17 November 2025. Read more:
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Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and three other vehicles which occurred about 4.45pm on Monday, 17 November 2025.
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2 women have been rescued after becoming stranded overnight at Mt Anne. Rescuers were able to reach the area this morning after conditions improved, and both women were successfully extracted. Read more: https://t.co/Ea1NxgRcwX and
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The two women stranded overnight in severe weather conditions at Mt Anne have been winched to safety a short time ago. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was able to reach the area this morning after...
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A 35-year-old man from northern Tasmania is facing charges of drug trafficking following his arrest in Launceston on Sunday night. Read more:
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Police have charged a 35-year-old man from northern Tasmania with trafficking the illicit drugs GHB and methamphetamine, following his arrest in Launceston on Sunday night.
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The Westpac Rescue Helicopter & Search & Rescue officers were dispatched this morning to a group of 9 rafters on the Franklin River. Police were notified that the group of rafters had become isolated shortly after 8.30am. Read more:
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The Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Search and Rescue officers were dispatched this morning to a group of nine white water rafters on the Franklin River in western Tasmania.
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On Friday (14 Nov), Western Road Policing Services targeted the fatal five at traffic operations in Devonport and Ridgley. Read more:
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Western Road Policing Services targeted the fatal five during traffic operations at Devonport and Ridgley between 4.00pm and 9.00pm on Friday afternoon (14 November).
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👮🏻♀️ Police are reminding residents of the importance of keeping their vehicles locked and their valuables secure as investigations continue into a series of car burglaries at Latrobe. Read more:
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Police are reminding residents of the importance of keeping their vehicles locked and their valuables secure as investigations continue into a series of car burglaries at Latrobe, in the state’s...
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Police have charged a 43-year-old man after almost $10,000 worth of jewellery was allegedly stolen from a store in Hobart yesterday morning. Read more:
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Police have charged a 43-year-old man after almost $10,000 worth of jewellery was allegedly stolen from a store in Hobart yesterday morning.
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Yesterday afternoon, a police motorcyclist detected a P1 licence holder travelling 147km/h on the Tasman Highway at Cambridge. This reckless behaviour puts lives at risk. Excessive speed and inexperience can lead to tragic consequences. Read more:
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A teenage P1 licence holder has been caught travelling almost 50km/h over the provisional speed limit near Hobart today. Shortly after 12pm, a police motorcyclist detected the teenager driving at...
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Police have issued 24 infringements to drivers caught using mobile phones during a targeted traffic operation in central Hobart this morning. Read more:
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Police have issued 24 infringements to drivers caught using mobile phones during a targeted traffic operation in central Hobart this morning.
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A 36-year-old woman has had her licence disqualified after being caught drink driving in Cooee this afternoon. Read more:
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A 36-year-old woman has had her licence disqualified after being caught drink driving in Cooee this afternoon. Community members raised the alarm with police about 12pm, after the woman allegedly...
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Four people, including two youths, have been charged following an incident in Shorewell Park yesterday. Read more:
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Four people, including two youths, have been charged following an incident in Shorewell Park yesterday. Police were called about 1:30pm on Tuesday, after a 14-year-old entered a shop premises on...
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Opening stages of the Targa Tasmania car rally are being held in the Hobart area this weekend, before the event moves to other areas of the state. 🚗🗞️ This will involve the temporary closures of some public roads during various stages. Read more:
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Tasmania Police is reminding members of the public that tarmac rally Targa Tasmania will be conducted in areas of the state from this weekend.This will involve the temporary closures of some public...
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Commander Nathan Johnston has today been appointed to the rank of Commander of Police. Commander Johnston joined Tasmania Police in 2003 and brings more than two decades of experience, particularly in the Northern & Western Districts. Read more: https://t.co/liafFb8eOE
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We're continuing to crack down on hooning and reckless driving, with seven vehicles clamped during a targeted operation in Derwent Park last week. Read more: https://t.co/XwXJ1DrSLv
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👮Police have charged a man and woman from Smithton with a range of drugs offences following their arrest in the state's North-West on Sunday. Read more:
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Two people from Smithton have been charged with a range of drugs offences after police seized a quantity of methamphetamine during a search in the North-West on Sunday.
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🍻 As we head into the summer season, we've partnered with the Liquor and Gaming Branch for a joint operation to support responsible alcohol practices and ensure licensed venues maintain safe environments for patrons. Read more:
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As Tasmania heads into the summer season, Tasmania Police and the Liquor and Gaming Branch have partnered in a joint operation to support responsible alcohol practices and ensure licensed venues...
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A mobile firearms amnesty will be operating in Claremont tomorrow, with our officers ready to work with the public to reduce the number of firearms and weapons in the community. Read more:
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Tasmania Police is calling on public support to help reduce the number of firearms and weapons in the community, with a mobile amnesty operating at Claremont this Saturday.
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Tasmania Police Marine and Rescue Services remind recreational rock lobster fishers that reporting their catch is mandatory, after 118 offences were detected during the opening weekend of the recreational rock lobster fishing season. Read more -
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Tasmania Police Marine and Rescue Services remind recreational rock lobster fishers that reporting their catch is mandatory, after 118 offences were detected during the opening of the recreational...
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