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Australian authorities shut down 148 illegal tobacco shops, seizing $15.7M, as crime groups shift to after-hours, hidden, and online sales.
Queensland authorities have shut down 148 illicit tobacco shops and seized $15.7 million in illegal products in a major crackdown.
In response, crime groups are adapting by operating after 5 p.m., using fake storefronts, alleyway locations, and WhatsApp-based delivery orders.
Despite strict laws, the black market continues to supply over half of Australia’s tobacco, driven by strong profits.
Officials stress the focus is on public health, particularly preventing youth access, while experts warn enforcement must evolve to counter increasingly tech-savvy tactics.
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Las autoridades australianas cerraron 148 tiendas de tabaco ilegales, confiscando $ 15.7 millones, a medida que los grupos criminales cambian a ventas fuera de horario, ocultas y en línea.