More than $12 million worth of illicit tobacco seized in Victoria

More than $12 million dollars worth of illicit tobacco has been seized in Victoria.

A joint operation involving Victoria Police and the Australian Tax Office was carried out, seizing up to seven tonnes of illicit tobacco.

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Tobacco crops and kilns were located at two properties to the north and south of Shepparton.

Approximately 50,000 cigarettes, 30kg of loose-leaf tobacco and vapes and a CCTV system were seized in the process.

A 36-year-old Werribee man is expected to be charged on summons.

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