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Service stations nationwide raided over illegal tobacco, vapes
Dozens of petrol stations across the country were raided simultaenously on Tuesday. (Supplied: Australian Border Force)
Dozens of service stations have been targeted in a multi agency campaign against "suspected criminal activity".
The Australian Border Force says some are allegedly selling illegal tobacco products, including vapes.
The ABF says some service stations targeted may be closed temporarily.
More than 100 service stations across the country have been raided in a coordinated blitz targeting "suspected criminal activity" and the alleged sale of illicit tobacco and vapes.
The Australian Border Force (ABF) said nearly 300 personnel were deployed to every state and territory except Tasmania and the Northern Territory on Tuesday as part of the coordinated campaign.
Metro Petrol and its wealthy owners feel heat of illegal tobacco raid
The wealthy family behind Metro Petroleum found itself at the centre of a growing investigation into the sale of illegal tobacco after police raided more than 100 properties, including several of its service stations.
Metro, owned by the billionaire Dib family, runs around 300 service stations and is acquiring dozens more from Ampol, making it the largest independent operator in the country.
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