Event Brief
20 million illegal vapes seized since Australia ban
Filed: May 28, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Summary: Australian Border Force seized 19.4 million illegal vaping products since the import ban began in January 2024.
WHO: Australian Border Force (ABF)
WHAT: Seized illegal vaping products worth an estimated $974 million from January 2024 to date
WHEN: May 28, 2026 at 5:39 PM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: The vape importation ban began in January 2024, prompting seizures of unlawful products.
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