Illegal E-cigarette and Nicotine Pouches Seized in Sydney West

Mar.27

Australian TGA seizes over $230,000 worth of illegal e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches in Sydney, violating therapeutic goods laws.

Key highlights:

The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) found a significant quantity of illegal e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches in western Sydney.
The black market value of these goods is estimated to be over $360,000 ($230,000 USD).
Authorities have accused these products of violating the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

According to a report by Pharmacy Daily on March 27th, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) seized over 5,000 e-cigarettes and 7,000 nicotine pouches in the Penrith area of western Sydney. The black market value of the seized items is estimated to be over $360,000 ($230,000 USD).

The TGA has accused these products of being held or supplied illegally, in violation of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

Currently, therapeutic e-cigarettes can only be sold in participating pharmacies for smoking cessation and nicotine dependence management, while nicotine pouches are classified as strictly controlled prescription drugs.

References:

[1] TGA Sydney vapes and pouches bust

Also Read:

[1] New Law in South Australia to Crack Down on Illicit Tobacco and e-cigarette Trade

[2] Tasmania May Become First Australian State to Ban Non-Prescription E-Cigarettes

[3] Large-Scale Smuggling Operation Uncovered Near Australian Coast

[4] Illegal Vape Seizure in Palmerston: Australian Police Crackdown

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