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Police bust nets over one million illegal cigarettes, cash

Police say investigations into the illicit tobacco market are ongoing

Police say investigations into the illicit tobacco market are ongoing Source: AAP

Three people have been arrested over a highly organised tobacco smuggling syndicate operating through Melbourne Airport.


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By Manny Tsigas

Source: SBS



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Three people have been arrested over a highly organised tobacco smuggling syndicate operating through Melbourne Airport.



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