How much illicit tobacco is seized each year in Australia?
During 2023-24, the Australian Border Force detected 1,739 tonnes of illicit tobacco. The Australian Taxation Office detected 16,687 kilograms as well as 13.4 million cigarette sticks.
Source: Commonwealth of Australia (2024) Department of Home Affairs 2023–24 Annual Report and Australian Taxation Office (2025) Illicit tobacco enforcement.