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EPISODE · Jul 20, 2026 · 8 MIN

Organised crime out of control? Why Australia’s $4.7B black market in vapes & tobacco is booming

from 4BC Mornings · host 4BC

Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings explored the Australian Border Force’s record-breaking $4.7 billion seizure of illicit tobacco and vapes, analysing whether these massive busts are effectively disrupting organised crime networks. Featuring international tobacco control expert Dr. Coral Gartner, the interview detailed shifting black-market trends, evolving enforcement legislation, and how reducing overall smoking rates can ultimately starve criminal operations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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