Firebombs, casual labour and encrypted apps: The terrifying efficiency of Big Crime
Organised crime in Australia has thrived, leveraging business strategies akin to legitimate enterprises while engaging in violence and coercion. As police report a surge in cocaine availability, the wholesale price has fallen from $350,000 to $100,000 per kilo. Meanwhile, illicit tobacco consumption has risen dramatically, accounting for 80 percent of nicotine use by 2025.
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Published 10 Jul 2026, 01:40 UTC · Updated 10 Jul 2026, 01:50 UTC
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