Australian government cracks down on illegal tobacco trade

Published: Jan. 17, 2024, 7:45 p.m.

Australia's federal government has launched a 188\xa0million dollar campaign to crack down on the country's illegal tobacco trade.\nPolice in Victoria have 28 active arson investigations running, including tobacco and vape shops, gyms, restaurants and private addresses - all linked to organised crime syndicates.\nOn Tuesday, a tobacco store north of Melbourne was set alight under suspicious circumstances.\nAustralian correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes spoke with Ben Strang.