Hobson’s Bay Crime Investigation Unit detectives confiscated over two tonnes of illicit tobacco and cigarettes in Altona North last week during the execution of a search warrant.
On Thursday, January 18, at around 4 am, the police responded to a reported burglary at a business located on Borrack Square. Intruders forcibly entered a warehouse and made off with tobacco products, escaping in a vehicle.
Following the incident, detectives obtained a search warrant for the premises. Their search uncovered 2,159 kilograms of illicit tobacco, along with 341,000 loose cigarettes, 75,000 cigarette packages, and 160 vapes.
Two individuals, a 43-year-old Altona man and a 48-year-old Point Cook man, were questioned regarding their alleged involvement in the illegal tobacco trade. Both were released while further investigations are conducted.
The investigation into the burglary is ongoing. Authorities encourage anyone with information, witnessed the burglary, possesses dashcam/CCTV footage, or has relevant information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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