Tobacco Wars: WA's Aggressive Crackdown on Illicit Trade The recent forced closures of four stores in Perth's metropolitan area are a stark reminder that the war on black market tobacco and vapes is far from won.
The Western Australian government's new laws, which came into effect on May 13, aim to snuff out these illicit activities with a no nonsense approach.
The WA Health's Tobacco Compliance Unit, in partnership with WA Police, conducted swift and decisive raids that yielded staggering results: nearly 142,000 illegal cigarettes, 5.