$100m illegal tobacco haul after tip-off from China
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-08-20 05:00 UTC+10:00
Section: National
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, Australia, Economy & Finance, China, Financial Markets, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Australian and Chinese authorities have confiscated almost $100 million worth of illicit tobacco in what federal authorities are touting as a major boost for bilateral relations amid Beijing’s crackdown on the lucrative illegal cigarette market.
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