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NSW Police seize $266,000 in illicit tobacco and vapes
Police in New South Wales seized a large quantity of illicit tobacco and vaping products during a vehicle stop on the Great Western Highway near Walang. The seizure occurred around 8:45 am on Friday, September 11, when officers from the Bathurst Highway Patrol intercepted a van for alleged vehicle defects, including prohibited window tinting.
During the search, officers reportedly discovered 163,000 cigarettes, 37 vapes, 20kg of loose-leaf tobacco, 2.5kg of tobacco pouches, and 46 nicotine patch tins. The total estimated street value of the confiscated items is approximately $266,000.
A 63-year-old male driver was issued a Court Attendance Notice for possessing commercial quantities of both tobacco and vaping goods. A defect notice was also issued regarding the vehicle.
Entities
Bathurst Highway Patrol · Great Western Highway · NSW Police Force · Walang
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Police seized approximately $266,000 worth of illicit tobacco and vaping products during a vehicle stop. www.blayneychronicle.com.au · www.centralwesterndaily.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] The seized items included 163,000 cigarettes, 37 vapes, 20kg of loose-leaf tobacco, 2.5kg of tobacco pouches, and 46 nicotine patch tins. www.blayneychronicle.com.au · www.centralwesterndaily.com.au
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 63-year-old man was issued a Court Attendance Notice for possessing commercial quantities of tobacco and vaping goods. www.blayneychronicle.com.au · www.centralwesterndaily.com.au