Half a Million Potentially Illegal Vapes Seized in Melbourne

Mark Butler MP said the Australian Border Force had already seized 4,603 consignments amounting to more than 611,000 vape products since a ban was enacted.

Albanese government implemented a ban on all imported disposable vapes from 1 January this year. PA Media

Close to half a million vapes have been seized as part of a joint operation by Victorian Police and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

Officers searched a Lennon St warehouse in West Melbourne on April 17 and discovered the vapes, which have a street value estimated at more than $15 million (US$9.7 million).