A 50-year-old Rocherlea man has been arrested and charged following an ongoing investigation by Taskforce Raven into the theft, handling, and distribution of stolen property across Northern Tasmania.
As part of the investigation, Taskforce Raven members executed a search warrant at a storage facility in Newstead on 16 February 2026. During the search, officers located and seized a significant quantity of stolen property.
Following further inquiries, on 15 March 2026, police arrested a 50-year-old man from Rocherlea in connection with the matter. He has since been charged with:
- Possession of stolen property
- Unlawful possession of property
- Possess a controlled drug
- Driving whilst driver licence suspended
The man will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at a later date.
Taskforce Raven continues to target individuals and groups involved in crime, ensuring stolen property is recovered and offenders are held accountable.
Police encourage anyone with information relating to the theft or distribution of stolen goods to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au.
