Tasmania Police called twice to Wrest Point over woman’s alleged quarantine breaches

A woman in quarantine at Wrest Point has been charged for repeatedly leaving her room.

A WOMAN in mandatory isolation at Wrest Point Casino has been charged with “repeated breaches” of coronavirus quarantine requirements.

The woman, 57, was arrested and charged on Sunday morning.

Tasmania Police said officers 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 allegedly failing to comply by continuing to leave her room to smoke and ignoring safety requirements of the hotel.

It was also alleged the woman had been abusive to staff.

Police said they told the woman that further breaches would result in her arrest.

Wrest Point Casino, Sandy Bay, as seen from the Derwent River. Picture: MATHEW FARRELL

Police were called to Wrest Point again on Sunday morning in relation to the woman failing to follow safety guidelines and directions for people in quarantine.

The woman was arrested and charged with two counts of failing to comply with the directions of the Director of Public Health.

She was bailed and returned to her room to continue her quarantine.