Police have identified three men from Launceston as being persons of interest in the vandalism of a site on Flinders Island which holds heritage and cultural significance for Tasmania's Aboriginal community.
Investigations into damage at Wybalenna sacred site, on the western side of Flinders Island, are continuing following the initial report earlier this week.
While there have been no charges yet laid in relation to the damage, three Launceston men, aged 26, 28, and 31, will be proceeded against by summons for the theft of firewood from the site.
Tasmania Police Inspector Luke Manhood said the damage at Wybalenna involved a vehicle, or vehicles, being driven on the site in a series of skids and 'donuts', which ripped up the ground.
"This behaviour is extremely disappointing and has certainly caused distress for the local community," Inspector Manhood said.
Wybalenna was the site of an Aboriginal settlement during colonial Tasmania and is known to have been a large Aboriginal burial ground.
Anyone with information about the damage can contact police on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au
