Is naming-and-shaming shops allegedly selling illegal vapes, smokes working? (opens original article in a new tab)

Authorities in Perth shut down nearly 50 shops selling illegal vapes and tobacco, seizing over $11 million worth of products, as part of a broader crackdown on the illicit tobacco trade.

• Almost 50 shops in Perth were forcibly closed by authorities during a crackdown on illegal vape and tobacco sales
• Over $11 million worth of illegal products were seized, including cigarettes, vapes, and shisha
• The operation relies on public tip-offs and may lead to prosecutions for stores found violating tobacco laws