Police Seize Illegal Tobacco, E-Cigs in Eltham

Eltham police have seized significant quantities of loose tobacco, illicit cigarettes, and e-cigarettes during a search warrant at a tobacco store in Eltham yesterday morning.

Officers executed the warrant at the business on Main Road about 10am.

While searching the premises, police located and seized approximately 80,000 branded and unbranded cigarettes, as well as approximately 2300g of loose tobacco, 162 e-cigarettes and 112 nicotine pouches.

No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.

Investigators continue to appeal to anyone with information about illicit activity to come forward to police.

Anyone with information about these incidents or with further information about illicit tobacco is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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