Investigation into NSW illicit tobacco syndicate
Police have raided an illegal tobacco plantation in the state's central west, as part of a joint investigation with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Last year, police received information that…
Police have raided an illegal tobacco plantation in the state's central west, as part of a joint investigation with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Last year, police received information that…
Australian Border Force (ABF) has seized its biggest ever weekend haul of illegal cigarettes and tobacco over the Easter period at its NSW Container Examination Facility (CEF). While many Australians…
The Australian Taxation Office and Victorian Police have seized and destroyed illicit tobacco with an estimated excise of over $31 million. Following an anonymous tip-off, police officers discovered illicit tobacco…
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) with support from Victoria Police have seized and destroyed illicit tobacco with an estimated excise value of more than $31 million. The raids of 2 separate…
Multiple people arrested for importing illicit tobacco in their luggage. Multiple people have been arrested and charged for importing illicit tobacco products in their luggage at Melbourne Airport. Australian Border…
Australia’s booming nicotine vape black market will continue to grow at alarming rates if the Federal Government does not take urgent regulatory action now, the Australian Association of Convenience (AACS)…
Victorian man arranged for importation and movement of illicit tobacco from the Middle East. A man who orchestrated a huge importation of illegal tobacco from the Middle East to Melbourne has…
E-CIGARETTE BAN FAILING AS CONSUMER DEMAND SURGES WITH 1.1 MILLION AUSTRALIANS CHOOSING TO VAPE260% RISE IN FIVE YEARS; TREND ACCELERATING SINCE BAN ON NICOTINE VAPE SALESCALL FOR URGENT REGULATION OF…
Revelations that Australian authorities have deprived an organised crime syndicate of an estimated $400 million by targeting illicit tobacco operations highlight the need for strong enforcement and appropriate resourcing for…
Retail leaders from the Master Grocers Association (MGA), the Australian Lotteries and Newsagents Association (ALNA) and united by the Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) call on the Albanese Government…