Illegal tobacco increasingly hard to spot, with some fakes featuring Australian health warnings
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on October 14, 2026 • Originally reported by Australian Associated Press. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on October 14, 2026 • Originally reported by Australian Associated Press. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Government warned that counterfeit tobacco produced by criminal organisations in south-east Asia is becoming more sophisticated
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The black-market tobacco trade continues to thrive as sellers turn to counterfeit packaging to skirt bans, prompting calls for the urgent passing of tougher laws.
Intelligence provided to the federal government shows cigarettes in plain Australian-style packaging are being produced illegally at an industrial scale in south-east Asian warehouses.
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