Australia NewsAussie Tax Agency Seizes 131-plus Tonnes of TobaccoSavePrintTobacco farm stock photo, Jan. 19, 2017. INTI OCON/AFP via Getty ImagesAAP7/18/2020|Updated: 7/18/2020More than 131 tonnes of illicit tobacco has been seized in Australian in the past financial year, with crooks trying to dodge $171 (US$119) million in tax.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAAPAuthorAustralian Associated Press is an Australian news agency.Author’s Selected ArticlesVictorian Premier Denies Turning Blind Eye to CFMEU CorruptionFeb 11, 2026Albanese Pushes Israeli President on Australian Aid Worker’s DeathFeb 11, 2026Victoria Moves to Allow Up to 20-Storey Developments in High-Activity SuburbsFeb 11, 2026Commonwealth Bank Shares Soar After ‘Stonking’ Half-Year ResultFeb 11, 2026Related TopicsAustraliatax avoidancesearch and seizuretobacco plants