Service Stations Raided for Illegal Tobacco and Vapes
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Many petrol stations were raided at the same time on Tuesday.
In short, the raids were about stopping illegal activities.
Many service stations were targeted because they might be involved in illegal activities.
Some service stations are selling illegal tobacco products and vapes.
What happens next?
Some service stations might be closed for a little while.
Over 100 service stations were raided because of suspected illegal activities and selling illegal tobacco and vapes.
Almost 300 personnel from the Australian Border Force went to every state and territory except Tasmania and the Northern Territory.
Fifteen agencies worked together in Operation Shorthand to stop the illegal tobacco trade.
Australian Federal Police officers were at a petrol station during the raid.
Footage showed officers taking packets of imported tobacco and cash from a service station.
ABF Assistant Commissioner Tony Smith said all agencies want to stop the illegal tobacco trade.
Criminal groups are selling their products in different places to avoid getting caught.
The raids happened all over the country except in Tasmania and the Northern Territory.
AFP Superintendent Jim Rowe said the illegal tobacco trade is connected to organized crime.
Organized crime groups use the sales of illicit tobacco to fund other crimes.
The aim of the raids was to get information about the importation and distribution of illicit tobacco.
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said NSW Health was part of the effort to stop illegal activities.
NSW Health works with federal agencies to share information about people doing the wrong thing.
It's not fair that some stores are selling illegal products, which hurts legitimate businesses and the community.
The operation is still active as agencies assess the evidence gathered during the raids.
Some service stations might be closed for a little while.
The Motor Trades Association of Australia supports the work of the Australian Border Force.
The ABC asked the Australian Service Station and Convenience Store Association for comment.
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