Tobacco war kingpin making $1 million a month in ‘extortion tax’
Kazem Hamad’s crime syndicate now controls several hundred underground tobacco retailers, and it’s netting “monster” business ...
Australia Post probes link between contractors and cigarette smugglers
The internal review comes after a Queensland raid and concerns retailers continue to sell illegally imported cigarettes under ...
Tobacco wars and terrorism the biggest concerns for federal police in 2025
Potential terrorists, major players in Victoria’s escalating tobacco wars and huge drug busts are among the top concerns for ...
State government encouraging public reports on illegal tobacco and vape trade
South Australians are being encouraged by the state government to report stores selling illicit tobacco and vapes to Consumer ...
Australian lawmakers push for nationwide ban on junk food ads to fight rising obesity rates
Without federal intervention, our kids will still be bombarded with junk food ads every time they turn on the TV or go online.” ...
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Help Us Smoke Out Illicit Tobacco Stores
The Malinauskas Labor Government is encouraging South Australians to report stores selling illicit tobacco and vapes to Consumer and Business Services ...
Liquor, cigarette and vape resale scam busted after $500,000 theft
A crime syndicate allegedly dealing in stolen spirits, cigarettes and vapes has been busted after half a million dollars ...