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Illicit tobacco and vape seizures are detailed. Legislation to strengthen laws is coming, with inter-agency collaboration underway.
🟡 Medium · Speech23 October 2025 · 598 words
WA is working to strengthen laws against illicit tobacco as seizures increase.
New legislation is coming to strengthen laws and penalties around illicit tobacco.
“"If our laws aren't equivalent to what is happening in other states, organised crime will look to displace to WA where it is easier to operate."”
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Members who spoke
Hammat, MeredithMettam, Libby
Topics
tobaccovapesorganised crimelegislationlaw enforcement
· 23 October 2025
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