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flag Australia launches $190M taskforce to crack down on illegal tobacco trade fueled by high taxes.

flag Australia has launched the Illicit Tobacco National Disruption Group to combat a surge in illegal tobacco trade fueled by steep tax increases. flag Led by the Australian Border Force and including federal, state, and territory police and key agencies like AUSTRAC and the ATO, the taskforce aims to dismantle criminal networks involved in smuggling, distribution, and sales. flag Backed by nearly $190 million, it will target mid-level offenders across the entire supply chain—from pre-border activities to financial flows—and address links to broader crimes like drug trafficking and arson. flag Authorities are warning that anyone profiting from illicit tobacco will face enforcement action.

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