Queensland conducts largest-ever tobacco and vape operation, seizing $15.7 million worth of illicit goods and shutting down 148 stores.
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Queensland's 'Operation Major' shut down 148 stores and seized $15.7 million in illicit tobacco and vapes, marking its largest such crackdown. The government seeks help to trace and disrupt the supply chain.
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Queensland has conducted its largest-ever operation against illicit tobacco and vape retailers, closing 148 stores and seizing over $15.7 million worth of illegal goods. The operation, called "Operation Major," targeted retailers across the state and was supported by a special police taskforce. Health Minister Tim Nicholls said the government needs support from authorities to locate the sources of illicit products and break the supply chain.
