Why ‘innocent’ tobacco shops are the target of renewed firebombings
The illicit tobacco cartel led by exiled boss Kaz Hamad has intensified demands for a 'Kaz tax' from legitimate cigarette shops across Victoria. Recent firebombings, including a major attack in Richmond that destroyed multiple businesses, have heightened fears among retailers, many of whom comply with extortion demands to avoid violence. The illicit market is now worth over $8.5 billion nationwide.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 19:30 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 19:40 UTC
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