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.
Posted in Industry News
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