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Police Seek Witnesses After Theft From Regulated Poppy Crop in Tasmania

Investigators request sightings of a black VW Golf parked near the Midland Highway.

Overview

  • A significant quantity of poppy capsules was taken between Friday, January 9, and Monday, January 12, from a licensed crop between Tunbridge and Campbell Town.
  • Tasmania Police say one or more vehicles likely parked beside the field where they would have been visible to passing motorists on the Midland Highway.
  • Motorists with dash-camera footage from that stretch during the dates in question are urged to come forward.
  • The Department of Health warns that poppy plants are toxic and potentially life-threatening if ingested.
  • Information can be provided to Tasmania Police on 131 444 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or 1800 333 000.