Allegedly illegal tobacco products worth about $17,000 have been seized in Forbes.
Police, who have been working with NSW Health, said the products as well as a sum of money derived from the sale were seized on Saturday, 13 September.
Charges are pending.
The NSW Government on 11 September passed further laws to crack down on illegal tobacco.
“We are determined to disrupt the business model of large-scale criminals who profit from addiction, tax evasion, and putting young people at risk,” Minister for Health Ryan Park said.
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“Soon, those who peddle illegal tobacco in our communities will face the prospect of fines of up to $1.5 million; prison terms of up to seven years; and closure of their businesses – some of the toughest laws in the country.
“These laws will complement the commencement of our tobacco licensing scheme which will make it easier to identify and clean out bad actors.
“And they will be supported by NSW Health’s newly established Centre for Regulation and Enforcement.”
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