Campase Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three people after over $130,000 worth of illicit tobacco was seized in Echuca and Kyabram yesterday.
Police executed search warrants at shops on Pakenham Street and Hare Street in Echuca, and on Allen Street in Kyabram, where illegal tobacco was allegedly being sold.
A total of around 86,000 sticks of illicit tobacco, 680 vapes, approximately 36kg of loose tobacco was seized as part of the investigation.
A 24-year-old Hoppers Crossing man was charged with two counts of possess tobacco products with intent of defrauding the revenue and deal with property suspected to be the proceeds of crime.
A 73-year-old Roxburgh Park man was charged with two counts of possess tobacco products with intent of defrauding the revenue, possess schedule 4 poison, deal with property suspected to be the proceeds of crime and advertise e-cigarettes.
They were both bailed to appear at Echuca Magistrates’ Court on 10 December, 2024.
A 60-year-old Echuca woman has been charged with two counts of possess tobacco products with intent of defrauding the revenue and deal with property suspected to be the proceeds of crime.
She was bailed to appear at Echuca Magistrates’ Court on 12 November, 2024.
Anyone with information on illicit tobacco activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
