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 ArticlesHeavy Rain, Excess Sewage Blamed for Sydney Shark Attack SpateJan 19, 2026Show Us the Money: Top Tennis Players Want More Share of the SpoilsJan 19, 2026‘We’ll Be Back‘: Protesters Pledge ’Invasion Day' ReturnJan 18, 2026‘Time for Action’: Labor Pushing Coalition on Hate Speech LawsJan 17, 2026Related TopicsAustraliatax avoidancesearch and seizuretobacco plants