Tobacconists raided in north Queensland as harsher penalties come into force

Tobacconists raided in north Queensland as harsher penalties come into force

Nearly 40 kilograms of illegal tobacco and more than 130,000 illegal cigarettes have been uncovered after a series of raids in Mackay.

Police Raid Tobacco Shops - southburnett.com.au

April 10, 2025 Just days after hefty new fines were announced for stores stocking and selling illegal tobacco and vapes, three tobacconists in the South Burnett have been raided. Police and Queensland Health officials visited stores in Kingaroy on Wednesday and Thursday. southburnett.com.au understands items were seized from at least one of the premises. Investigations are continuing. Related article: On-The-Spot Vape Fines Soar