Tobacco tsar’s warning after WA raids seize tens of thousands of illegal smokes

Thousands of cigarettes seized by WA's new dedicated taskforce

Thousands of cigarettes and kilograms of illicit tobacco have been seized from WA's south-west in a series of store raids.

Tobacco tsar’s warning after WA raids seize tens of thousands of illegal smokes

Superintendent Steve Post says an operation in WA’s South West that seized illegal cigarettes and tobacco products should be considered the new norm for tobacco compliance.

‘Massive’ WA tobacco raids net zero charges or fines

WA’s illicit tobacco team has seized tens of thousands in cash and illicit cigarettes in South West raids but is yet to issue a single fine or charge.

Why smokers are turning to illegal cigarettes — and what WA can do about it

Much has been made of how the WA government is trying to stop the supply of illegal cigarettes, but its more difficult challenge is what can be done to ease demand.

Illicit Tobacco Crackdown Nets Cigarettes, Cash in WA South West

More than 20 kilograms of loose tobacco, 74,670 cigarettes and nearly $88,000 in cash have been seized following a joint enforcement operation between the Department of Health and the WA Police. The operation focused on the South West region, with officers targeting convenience stores, tobacconists and other retailers suspected of involvement in the illegal tobacco trade. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear…