Taskforce VIPER: $4.8m seized in illegal tobacco raids across Melbourne

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Victorian police have arrested 14 people and seized cash, weapons, and illicit tobacco during a major week-long operation targeting organised crime syndicates. This video includes ACM-produced voiceover powered by AI. Vision courtesy: Victoria Police

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00:00Victorian detectives seized millions in illegal goods during a coordinated week-long crackdown

00:05on the illicit tobacco trade. From 7th to 11th April, the Viper Task Force executed warrants

00:12at 12 Melbourne tobacco stores, allegedly linked two organised crime syndicates.

00:17The raids, supported by the ATO and TGA, uncovered more than 14,500 vapes, 681,000 cigarettes,

00:26305 kilograms of loose-leaf tobacco, over $22,500 in cash and several prohibited weapons.

00:34Fourteen people were arrested and are expected to be charged on summons for possessing tobacco

00:40and proceeds of crime. Authorities say they are ramping up efforts to disrupt syndicates funding

00:45further criminal activity through illicit tobacco. Police urged anyone with information about the

00:50trade to contact Crimestoppers.

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