Police officer charged after investigation

A 33 year old male constable from southern Tasmania has today been charged with possessing and using a controlled drug and stealing.

The matters are listed in the Hobart Magistrates Court on 11 November 2020. The charges arose as a result of an internal investigation.

The constable has been suspended from duty on full pay.

It is not appropriate to make any further comment given the matters are now before the court.

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