Authorities say they have dismantled a large-scale illicit tobacco syndicate operating in south-east Queensland, seizing nearly 3 million illegal cigarettes. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-10/border-force-illegal-cigarette-raids-queensland-730/102711896 via @ABCaustralia 'The Border Force has new powers to seize empty cigarette boxes that are illegally using Cancer Council's Quitline trademark.

The Quitline number is a mandatory requirement on plain packet tobacco products in Australia. Last month, Cancer Council Victoria lodged a Notice of Objection that allows the ABF to seize imported goods that infringe copyright or trademarks, including plain packaged cigarette boxes.'

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