Published 2 months ago

Six men charged in Victoria over $15 million illicit tobacco importation

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Hansem Zahra, also known as Antar Haddara, was among six people charged over the haul of 10 million cigarettes. The cigarettes were found on a sea cargo shipment by Border Force officials on February 3. The Australian Federal Police and Victoria Police said their 16-month operation would put a dent in the illegal tobacco trade.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Six men charged in Victoria over $15 million illicit tobacco importation

Six men have been charged over allegedly trying to import illicit cigarettes into Victoria worth $15 million.

2 months ago·Sydney, Australia

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ABC Australia

Melbourne men arrested over alleged importation of 10 million illicit cigarettes

A man allegedly linked to a well-known Melbourne crime family has been arrested as part of a police sting targeting the importation of millions of illegal cigarettes.

2 months ago·Australia

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9News

Six men charged over $15 million illicit tobacco importation

Six men have been charged today over allegedly trying to import 10 million illicit cigarettes into Victoria worth about $15 million.All the accused are from Melbourne and some have alleged links to a suspected Middle Eastern crime family, police say.They were arrested after a 16-month investigation by the Australian Federal Police, Victoria Police and Australian Border Force.READ MORE: Australia on alert after deadly bird flu reaches mainland An…

2 months ago·Australia

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Australian Federal Police

Six people arrested over alleged $15 million illicit tobacco import into Victoria

Six Melbourne men including some with alleged links to a suspected Middle Eastern crime family have been charged for allegedly trying to import 10 million illicit cigarettes into Victoria after a 16-month, extensive investigation. ***PRESS CONFERENCE AUDIO and vision of the warrants now available via Hightail***

2 months ago

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