CANBERRA, ACT, May 9 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release:
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The AFP has upgraded a charge against a West Australian man scheduled to appear in Perth Magistrates Court today (9 May, 2025) over his alleged role in an illicit tobacco smuggling syndicate.
The AFP initially charged the Baldivis man, 26, on 28 March, 2025, with proceeds of crime and illicit tobacco offences after seizing bundles of cash that were concealed in microwave ovens waiting to be shipped to Melbourne, as well as thousands of illicit tobacco products.
Following further investigation, the AFP will today upgrade the charge of dealing with suspected proceeds of crime valued at $100,000 or...