WA Cracks Down on Black Market Tobacco: A Threat to Public Health The sale of black market tobacco in Western Australia has been a growing concern for health authorities and law enforcement agencies.
Illicit cigarettes and other tobacco products not only threaten public health but also undermine efforts to reduce smoking rates in the state.
Reports estimate the black market tobacco industry is worth tens of millions of dollars annually, with some sources suggesting it may be as high as AU$50 million.