Tobacco and E-cigarette Bust in Queensland, Australia.

Feb.21.2023

Queensland police seized $500k worth of illegal e-cigarettes and tobacco, leading to charges and court appearances. Part of Kitimat operation.

Queensland Police in Australia have seized illegal electronic cigarettes and tobacco worth AUD 500,000 (CNY 2.36 million).

It is reported that law enforcement officials confiscated 100 kilograms of illegal tobacco, thousands of electronic cigarettes, and $80,000 in cash during the execution of a search warrant. Two individuals were charged and appeared in court. They are scheduled to appear in the McDowell County Court again on March 13th.

As part of the Kitimat operation, arrest warrants and arrests were made in connection to a probe investigating sales of electronic cigarettes and tobacco products to minors. An investigation revealed that the peak time for illegal transactions occurred before 9 a.m. and after 3 p.m.

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