Motorbike riders charged with multiple offences by police in Launceston

Two motorbike riders have been charged after they were allegedly detected speeding on unregistered motorbikes under the influence of drugs.

TWO motorbike riders have been charged by police in Launceston after they were allegedly detected speeding on unregistered motorbikes under the influence of drugs.

In a statement, police said members of Northern Road & Public Order Services detected two motorbikes travelling together in excess of 160km/h on the Bass Highway between Westbury and Launceston about 5.15pm on Tuesday.

The riders were found by police in the Launceston CBD a short time later, and police said both riders failed roadside drug testing and both motorbikes were unregistered.

A 29-year-old Deloraine man and a 32-year-old Prospect man will face charges for speeding, unregistered/uninsured motor vehicle, and drug offences. They will appear before the Launceston Magistrates Court at a later date.

Both motorbikes were impounded by police for 28 days.

Anyone who has dashcam vision of the bikes can upload it to investigators via this link:

https://taspol.au.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/dashcam-sought-of-motorbikes-

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Information can also be provided to Sergeant Terry Reaney on 6777 3866 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.