Fresh Plan to Tackle Tobacco Trade Chaos

Fresh crackdown on illegal tobacco targets middlemen

The Federal Government has announced a fresh national crackdown on illegal tobacco aimed at disrupting mid-level criminals and enablers of the trade.

Illegal tobacco trade targeted in federal crackdown

Border force, state and territory police and government agencies will unite as part of fresh efforts to clamp...

Crackdown on burgeoning illicit tobacco trade

The lucrative illicit tobacco trade has resulted in arson attacks against sellers. Photo: Victoria Police. The Federal Government is set to crack down on the illegal tobacco trade in Australia, which until now has appeared too widespread an issue for the law to be able to handle. With tobacconists opening up across the nation in ever-increasing numbers and becoming bolder and more open in the way they promote their cheap cigarettes and tobacco, …