More than a million cigarettes seized, five arrested in black market crackdown
NewsCrime and Justice1 July 2026, 3:04pmMore than a million cigarettes seized, five arrested in black market crackdownFinn BlackwellPhoto credit:Supplied / Ill…
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NewsCrime and Justice1 July 2026, 3:04pmMore than a million cigarettes seized, five arrested in black market crackdownFinn BlackwellPhoto credit:Supplied / Ill…
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about time they actually did something, but watch these guys be back selling fags next week with a slap on the wrist
yeah nah get stuffed, at least they're doing something. better than nothing
facts. slap on the wrist and they're back at it. joke of a system
meanwhile the gang selling these are probably gonna get a fine and a stern talking to while the tax on legit smokes is criminal. classic.
i dunno, less people smoking is a win? even if it's through dodgy means lol
ffs million ciggies gone but my corner dairy still sells loose ones under the counter. do ya job properly
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bet the cops are patting themselves on the back while real crime runs rampant. priorities man.
lol cope, the tax is the real crime here mate
good on them! black market hurts small businesses. hope they throw the book at these guys.
so they seize a million smokes but what about the vapes? kids are vaping like crazy and nothing happens. get real.
bet half of these will end up back on the streets with a tax stamp sticker. seen it before
same. seen cops seize stuff and then the same stash pops up on marketplace a week later