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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 30 MIN

GFN.TV Interviews #87 | TOBACCO CONTROL FEEDS AUSTRALIA'S BLACK MARKET

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In a years-long campaign to eradicate smoking, Australia’s tobacco control establishment has lost all control of the nicotine market. Former law enforcement officer Rohan Pike says 70–80% of the tobacco market is now illicit, while roughly 95% of vaping has been pushed into criminal hands. The founder of Australia’s first Tobacco Strike Team explains how excessive taxes, vape prohibition, and policy denial empowered organized crime. Featuring: ROHAN PIKE Illicit Trade Advisor, Sr. Australian Federal Police Officer, Founder, Tobacco Strike Team pikeconsulting.com.au

In a years-long campaign to eradicate smoking, Australia’s tobacco control establishment has lost all control of the nicotine market. Former law enforcement officer Rohan Pike says 70–80% of the tobacco market is now illicit, while roughly 95% of vaping has been pushed into criminal hands. The founder of Australia’s first Tobacco Strike Team explains how excessive taxes, vape prohibition, and policy denial empowered organized crime. Featuring: ROHAN PIKE Illicit Trade Advisor, Sr. Australian Federal Police Officer, Founder, Tobacco Strike Team pikeconsulting.com.au

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GFN.TV Interviews #87 | TOBACCO CONTROL FEEDS AUSTRALIA'S BLACK MARKET

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