Australia Raids 100+ Gas Stations on Illegal Tobacco | Australia News

Australia’s biggest tobacco crackdown in years is underway, with over 100 service stations raided nationwide as part of Operation Shorthand — a massive, multi-state effort to dismantle the booming black market for untaxed cigarettes and vapes. With an estimated 80% of last year’s tobacco consumption now illicit — up from just 12% — authorities are targeting suppliers and sellers alike, calling it a public safety emergency. The operation, involving 250 officers across six states and territories, including Metro Petroleum sites, aims to crush the illegal supply chain and send a clear message: no place is too ordinary for illegal nicotine to be sold — especially to kids. More details are expected as the investigation continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a543e74b129c7843