National Disruption Group to be established to crush tobacco black market
A new National Disruption Group will be convened to stamp out the exploding illicit tobacco market and other…
Health minister concedes tobacco black market has ‘exploded’
Health Minister Mark Butler has conceded the tobacco black market has “exploded” into the biggest threat to public…
Doctors concerned easily accessible illegal cigarettes are causing smoking rates to increase
Doctors say smoking rates are at levels they haven’t seen in a decade due to easy access to…
Police allege illegal tobacco mastermind dodged $30 million in taxes, fuelled crime in Victoria
Police say they have arrested a major player in Victoria’s illegal tobacco market after raids across various Melbourne…
Money begins rolling out to provinces in ‘historic’ tobacco settlement – National
Money from a historic tobacco settlement is set to flow to provinces and territories starting Friday, but advocates…
International ATM giant NCR Atleos begins removing machines from tobacco stores after ABC investigation
Giant international ATM supplier NCR Atleos will remove more than 50 machines from tobacco stores across Australia after…
In Trump’s Washington police takeover, federal agents adopt new roles
They typically investigate drug lords, weapons traffickers or cyber criminals. This week, though, federal agents are fanning out…
Explosives found during arrest of Tennessee man who threatened public officials, police say
OLD FORT, Tenn. (AP) — Officers found 14 improvised explosive devices while executing a search warrant for a…
Government extends tax break for Philip Morris heated tobacco products
“This Government has the wrong priorities. It is giving tax breaks to tobacco companies now valued at over…
Grenade recovered ahead of blast that killed 3 L.A. deputies missing
One of the two hand grenades found in a Santa Monica townhome complex ahead of the deadly blast…
What to know about arson and explosives units after blast at training facility in Los Angeles
Three members of the arson and explosives unit of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were killed Friday…