New taskforce to combat illicit tobacco trade in Victoria
Taskforce Lunar has been established to target organised crime groups and their involvement in the illicit tobacco trade in Victoria.
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Truckloads of illicit tobacco and vape products seized
A money-laundering investigation has led to the seizure of five truckloads of illicit tobacco and vapes in Queensland.
Black-market tobacco impact revealed in AACS’ Mid-Year State of Industry Report
The Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) launched its 2023 Mid-Year State of Industry Report in Sydney and Melbourne last week, with over 200 retailers and suppliers in attendance.
Taskforce seizes $4.4m of illicit tobacco in rural NSW
The Illicit Tobacco Taskforce (ITTF) has seized and destroyed more than two hectares of illicit tobacco that was discovered in rural NSW.
Over $30 million of illicit tobacco seized in raids
The Australian Taxation Office and Victorian Police have seized and destroyed illicit tobacco with an estimated excise of over $31 million.
Queensland police uncover 150kg of illicit tobacco
AACS has praised the efforts of QLD police, but says that further enforcement is required to stub out the issue of illicit tobacco
$400m tobacco investigation shows scale of illicit market
Victoria’s $400 million tobacco investigation shows need for more enforcement against giant illicit industry.
Retail associations call for overhaul of vaping regulations
A revamp of vaping product regulations and a crackdown on the sale of such products to kids is needed, says Australian representative groups.
Illicit tobacco continues to have a serious impact on legitimate retailers
AACS is calling on the government to take urgent action on the significant issue of illicit tobacco sales in Australia.
AACS warn tobacco tax is driving illicit trade
The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores has warned tobacco ‘tax hikes’ are behind the rise in illegal trade. Issuing a statement yesterday, AACS CEO Jeff Rogut said the price discrepancy between legal and black market products was making the latter more incentive to consumers. Citing the latest Illicit Tobacco in Australia report (complied by KPMG), …
Police seize large illicit tobacco haul
Police are investigating after uncovering a large illicit tobacco crop in regional NSW. Officers from the Rural Crime Prevention Team uncovered the crop while conducting a search warrant on a property in Bevendale, 80km north-west of Goulburn last week. More than 97 tonnes of illicit tobacco was seized, which had been growing on more than …
Illicit tobacco sales still ignored says AACS
The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) has has slammed the Government’s continued refusal to properly address the scourge of illegal tobacco at street level around Australia. “Despite the proclamations of the well-funded health lobby, the current response to tobacco reduction, which has been lazily focused on taxation, has not worked,” said AACS CEO Jeff …
Students charged for attempted tobacco import
Two students from Eastwood have been charged following a failed attempt to import 778kg of loose leaf tobacco. Australian Border Force officers intercepted sea cargo containing the tobacco following information they received. According to the Daily Telegraph, officers executed a warrant at the students address on 30 July. The two men were charged with contravening …