Australian government cracks down on illegal tobacco trade

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

b"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."