The Australian Border Agency recently found 10 tons of illegally imported tobacco into Melbourne, according to Radio 9.
This week, the Australian Border Agency raided several homes in Melbourne, a series of efforts to crack down on the tobacco black market.
In a raid by the Australian Border Service`s tobacco strike team, the ninth camera exclusively captured an Asian man handcuffed and taken away from Cairnlea`s home.
A recent search warrant found 10 tons of illegal tobacco worth about $10 million. "to be honest, the market value of tobacco is very high," said Andrew Holman, an executive officer of the Australian Border Agency.
The owner of the tobacco was accused of selling the illegal goods through a number of distribution stores in Victoria.
It is reported that criminal gangs illegally import these tobacco, taxpayers lost two hundred and twenty nine million nine hundred and ninety nine thousand nine hundred and ninety nine yuan. As a result, the police took action.
In an effort to combat rising crime trends, the state government has enacted tough new laws, including a tripling of the maximum fine and a 10-year maximum sentence.
The government has also set up a new multi-agency action team. "We will find you and sue you," Holman said.
