Organised crime gangs collaborating with rivals to dominate illicit tobacco and drug markets

The head of the nation’s criminal intelligence agency says the speed with which organised crime gangs have risen to dominate ...

'Gone way too far': Former deputy medical officer slams federal government for causing growth of illicit tobacco market

Australia’s former deputy chief medical officer has hit out at the Albanese government for driving smokers into the arms of ...

Australia battles surging illegal tobacco market as organised crime takes over trade

SYDNEY: Australia's heavy taxes on tobacco have left it with the world's most expensive cigarettes, but the high prices are ...
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3 arrested in organized Facebook marketplace robbery spree after months-long investigation

SOUTH CONGAREE, S.C. — Three people have been arrested following a months-long investigation into thefts and armed robbery cases tied to an organized crime spree that lured victims from Facebook ...
Courthouse News Service

Newsom signs public safety package targeting organized retail theft

California Governor Gavin Newsom in January 2024. (Governor's Press Office via Courthouse News) SAN JOSE (CN) — California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 10 public safety bills Friday aimed at cracking ...
Marin Independent Journal

Bay Area Voice: California law could shut down the market for stolen retail goods

We’ve all seen viral videos of smash-and-grab robberies. But have you ever considered that you might have inadvertently purchased an item that was stolen during one of those robberies? Nowadays, ...