From: Stuff.co.nz
Cigarettes smuggled into Australia in children’s toys: police
SALLY RAWSTHORNE
Police say syndicate members in China were sending consignments of tobacco to fake addresses in Australia.
Australian Border Force officials have smashed an alleged Chinese syndicate smuggling tobacco and cigarettes into Australia hidden in children’s toys.
A Sydney man, who police allege was using his position as a delivery driver to assist the criminal gang, has been arrested and charged with illicit tobacco offences.
