Exposing illicit tobacco's online marketplace
Australia's illicit tobacco market has shifted online, with easy access to cheap products, including a recent purchase of a carton for $150. Authorities, including Illicit Tobacco Commissioner Amber Shuhyta, aim to disrupt these websites as violent competition persists in Victoria, where 200 arson attacks and six murders have been linked to the trade.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 18:48 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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