Australia

A suspicious cargo ship, flagged from Tanzania, caught smuggling 76 tons of cigarettes near Australia's coast, a record bust.

Northern Territory Police seize illegal substances including cannabis and 2335 nicotine e-cigarettes in Palmerston area. Two suspects identified.

Victoria, Australia introduces initiative allowing primary school teachers to use e-cigarette education resources to educate students on dangers.

Australian retailers in Melbourne fined a total of $396,000 by TGA for illegal e-cigarette sales, part of nationwide crackdown.

City of Vincent in Australia has banned smoking in five central areas, considering further restrictions due to rising e-cigarette popularity.

Queensland government considers stricter penalties for selling e-cigarettes and illegal tobacco products, aiming to combat illicit trade effectively.

New Zealand Health Ministry to provide e-cigarette starter kits to aid adult smoking cessation, drawing criticism from health advocates.

Brisbane tops Australia in illegal e-cigarette numbers, with over 13,000 seized at port since January 1, 2024.