With almost 50 shops forced shut, can Perth's vape crackdown dent a huge black market?
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Perth authorities shut nearly 50 shops in a crackdown on illegal vape and tobacco sales, seizing over $11 million in products amid a growing black market.Summary
Perth authorities have shut almost 50 shops in a major crackdown on illegal vape and tobacco sales, seizing over $11 million worth of products including millions of cigarettes and vapes. The operation, involving health departments and police, highlights the scale of the black market, estimated at $7 billion annually. While businesses face 90-day closures and potential prosecutions, authorities rely on public tip-offs to continue targeting illegal sales linked to organized crime.
(Source：ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation))
