Australia Sees Record Surge in Illegal Tobacco and Vape Seizures - Tobacco Reporter
Tobacco Reporter
Australian Border Force seized a record 586 million illegal cigarettes and over 3 million vapes in one quarter.Summary
Australian Border Force (ABF) reported a record surge in illegal tobacco and vape seizures between July and September, intercepting 586 million cigarettes and over 3 million vapes—the highest quarterly total in recent years. Commander Greg Dowse attributed this spike to both increased criminal sophistication and enhanced border intelligence, noting that stronger international cooperation helped identify high-risk shipments pre-arrival. Major seizures occurred across the country, including two tons of undeclared tobacco in Queensland and significant cigarette and vape hauls in Western Australia and Port Botany, underscoring the ongoing need for intelligence sharing.
(Source：Tobacco Reporter)
