WA authorities seize more than 1.46 million illicit cigarettes in week-long blitz

Australian Border Force seized more than 1.46 million illicit cigarettes and vaping devices in Perth and Margaret River. The goods were worth over $814,000.

Why it mattersIllegal tobacco costs governments tax revenue, hurts legitimate businesses, and often funds criminal networks operating across Australia.

AustraliaWestern Australia continues enforcement against illicit tobacco networks that operate outside regulation and affect local retail competition.

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