Multi-agency operation targeting Australia's illegal tobacco trade

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Nearly 2 million illicit cigarettes and vapes have been seized across the Northern Territory and Western Australia as federal agencies attempt to break the businesses’ model of illegal tobacco in Australia. Border Force led the week-long operation targeting distribution channels, but experts say not enough is being done to protect vulnerable people in the Top End. SBS NT Correspondent Josh van Staden has more from Darwin. SBS News is Australia's trusted news source for the latest news from Australia and across the world. Subscribe to the SBS News YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SBSNews Follow SBS News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbsnews_au Follow SBS News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sbsnews_au Follow SBS News on X: https://www.twitter.com/SBSNews Follow SBS News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sbsnews Apple News: https://trib.al/MTx0gUe For the latest news, visit www.sbs.com.au/news Network Terms & Conditions: https://sbs.com.au/terms Privacy

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