https://www.fool.com.au/2025/04/29/both-labor-and-the-coalition-to-crackdown-on-illicit-tobacco-trade-which-asx-stocks-could-benefit/
Both Labor and the Coalition to crackdown on illicit tobacco trade, which ASX stocks could benefit?
Apr 29, 2025 - Black market tobacco sales are costing both the government and some ASX stocks like Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) billions.
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-24/illegal-tobacco-industry-millions-in-fines-unpaid-queensland/106030978
Big fines, little paid — the battle in Australia's illicit tobacco market - ABC News
Nov 23, 2025 - Data obtained in an ABC investigation shows the bulk of fines for selling illicit tobacco — tens of millions of dollars — are not being paid.
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https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/kazem-hamad-arrest-a-welcome-breakthrough-in-the-fight-against-illicit-tobacco-20260115-p5nuby.html
Kazem Hamad arrest a welcome breakthrough in the fight against illicit tobacco
Jan 16, 2026 - The arrest in Iraq of kingpin Kazem Hamad is positive news but law enforcement and governments will need to be constantly vigilant.
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https://ash.org.uk/key-topics/illicit-tobacco-facts-trends-and-industry-tactics
Illicit tobacco: facts, trends and industry tactics - ASH
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https://www.afp.gov.au/news-centre/media-release/afp-restrains-84-million-suspected-proceeds-crime-after-nt-police-illicit
AFP restrains $8.4 million in suspected proceeds of crime after NT Police illicit tobacco haul |...
The AFP-led Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce (CACT) has restrained about $8.4 million in assets – including residential and commercial properties,...
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https://www.goulburnpost.com.au/story/9118135/goulburn-tobacconists-shut-down-in-illicit-tobacco-crackdown/
Goulburn tobacconists shut down in illicit tobacco crackdown | Goulburn Post | Goulburn, NSW
Nov 23, 2025 - NSW clamps down on illicit tobacco and vapes, closing Goulburn outlets in a significant health enforcement sweep.
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https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/underworld-kingpin-kaz-hamad-s-gang-gets-a-new-name-20260101-p5nr25.html
Illicit tobacco: Underworld kingpin Kazem “Kaz” Hamad’s gang gets a new name – the 313s
Jan 13, 2026 - Hamad’s crew have been getting “313” tattooed on their chests and forearms as a sign of dedication to their leader, who has become one of Australia’s...
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https://theconversation.com/smoke-and-mirrors-why-claims-that-nzs-smokefree-policy-could-fuel-an-illicit-tobacco-trade-dont-stack-up-191753
Smoke and mirrors: why claims that NZ’s smokefree policy could fuel an illicit tobacco trade don’t...
Even if the new smokefree legislation did cause some temporary extra illegal trade in tobacco, the best response would still be better law enforcement and...
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