Allan St business caught up in illegal tobacco bust

Campaspe Crime Investigation Unit has charged three people in relation to three search warrants conducted at two Echuca businesses and the Allan St business in Kyabram.

In total 86,000 sticks of illicit tobacco, 680 vapes and 36kg of loose tobacco were seized by police.

A 24-year-old Hoppers Crossing man was charged with two counts of possessing tobacco products with the intent of defrauding the revenue and dealing with property suspected to be the proceeds of crime.

A 73-year-old Roxburgh Park man was charged with two counts of possessing tobacco products with the intent of defrauding the revenue and dealing with property suspected to be the proceeds of crime.

The man was also charged with possessing Schedule 4 poison and advertising e-cigarettes.

Both men were bailed and are expected to appear at Echuca Magistrates’ Court in December.

A 60-year-old Echuca woman has been charged with two counts of possessing tobacco products with the intent of defrauding the revenue and dealing with property suspected to be the proceeds of crime

She was bailed and is expected to appear at Echuca Magistrates’ Court in November.

Police urge anyone with information regarding illicit tobacco to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au