This morning, 19 April 2020, a 57 year old woman was arrested and charged for repeated breaches of COVID-19 quarantine requirements.
Police were first called to attend Wrest Point Casino at the request of staff on Saturday morning, in relation to a woman in quarantine who was failing to comply with directions of the Director of Public Health by continuing to leave her room to smoke, ignoring safety requirements of the accommodation facility. It was also alleged the woman had been abusive to staff.
Police provided advice that further breaches would result in her arrest.
This morning police were again called to Wrest Point in relation to the woman failing to follow the safety guidelines and directions for people in quarantine.
The woman was arrested and charged with two counts of failing to comply with the directors of the Director of Public Health. She was bailed and returned to her room to continue her quarantine.
“This is unacceptable behaviour. The directions are in place to protect the community and these blatant breaches put staff of the hotel, attending police and members of the Tasmanian community at risk,” said Inspector Rebecca Davis.
