Victoria's tobacco task force shuts 22 shops

By 7NEWS Australia

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Victoria's tobacco task force has closed 22 shops in its first 10 days of operation under new laws targeting illicit sales linked to organised crime. The task force has deployed 40 inspectors to shut down stores selling illegal tobacco products, averaging two closures per day. #illicittobacco #organisedcrime #Victoriapolice

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