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Australia's illegal cigarette and vape seizures hit record high

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Australian border authorities reported a sharp rise in interceptions of illegal tobacco and vapes. The Australian Border Force (ABF) seized 586 million cigarettes and more than 3 million vapes between July and September, marking the highest quarterly tota

Australian border authorities reported a sharp rise in seizures of illegal tobacco and vapes. The Australian Border Force (ABF) seized 586 million cigarettes and more than 3 million vapes between July and September, marking the highest quarterly total in recent years. Officials said the surge in illegal tobacco and vape seizures reflects both an increase in criminal activity and stronger border intelligence work.

Greg Dowse, ABF commander for illicit tobacco and vape enforcement, said the findings highlight the growing sophistication of criminal groups, but that they are “not beyond the reach of border intelligence agencies.” He credited the agency’s success to stronger cooperation with international partners, allowing authorities to identify high-risk shipments before they arrive.

Major seizures were reported across Australia, including two tonnes of undeclared tobacco in Queensland, more than 4 million cigarettes in Western Australia, and 95,000 vapes hidden in a shipment at Port Botany. Dowse said continued cooperation and intelligence sharing are critical to preventing illegal tobacco and vape products from reaching Australian consumers.

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