Police seize over 200 cartons of illegal cigarettes in Peak Hill

Police seize over 200 cartons of illegal cigarettes in Peak Hill

Thursday, 28 November 2024 06:36:52 PM

Police have seized hundreds of cartons of illegal cigarettes and vapes valued at over $70,000 in Peak Hill yesterday.

About 4:30pm yesterday (Wednesday 27 November 2024), officers attached to Central West Police District stopped a Renault Koleos on the Newell Highway, Peak Hill due to the manner of driving.

A search of the vehicle located 5.9kg of loose-leaf tobacco, 252 cartons of illegal cigarettes and 310 vapes with a street value of $74,000.

The tobacco, cigarettes and vapes were seized for forensic examination.

The 48-year-old male driver was charged with possess tobacco 5 kilograms or above, convey tobacco products know of intent defraud, recklessly deal with proceeds of crime more than $5000, goods in personal custody suspected being stolen or unlawfully obtained.

The driver was issued with a Court Attendance Notice to appear at Parkes Local Court on Monday 27 January 2025