Police target illegal tobacco syndicate

AAP
October 24, 2013

CRIME authorities have smashed an illicit tobacco importation syndicate worth $67 million, believed to be one of the biggest in Australia’s history.

More than 70 tonnes of tobacco plus 80 million cigarette sticks were seized concealed in shipping containers imported from a number of countries including Indonesia.

Police have charged 10 people and have issued 12 warrants.

Six people were arrested in June and four were arrested on Thursday.

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