Man Charged Over Major Fuel Theft in State's North

A man has been charged over the theft of a significant amount of fuel, alleged to have been purchased using a stolen fuel card in the state's North.

Police investigating the theft of more than $74,000 worth of fuel arrested and charged a 37-year-old Ravenswood man on Friday evening.

Police also recovered 4600 litres of stolen fuel.

The man was charged with multiple offences including 60 counts of use a computer with intent to defraud, breach of bail, driving offences, being in possession of stolen property, and minor drug offences.

He was detained and expected to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on Saturday.

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