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.