A Sunshine Coast tobacconist has been fined $37,560 for allegedly selling illegal vapes.
Search warrants across multiple businesses were carried out by the Therapeutic Goods Administration on September 18 and 19.
Over 4,900 vapes and almost 300 tins of nicotine pouches, in addition to tobacco, were seized during this 2-day operation.
Since July 1, 2024, enforcement officers have been visiting retail stores across the country to educate and issue warnings about unlawful supply, commercial possession and advertising of vaping goods, with information materials disseminated widely.
Where non-compliance is suspected, officers have executed search warrants and seized unlawful vapes, as well as other illegal products.
Vaping Reforms prohibit retailers such as tobacconists and convenience stores from selling any type of vape.
Only Australian pharmacies are permitted to supply vapes.
The TGA encourages anyone with information about the unlawful sale of vaping goods to report it through the TGA’s Report a breach page.
