A rise in illicit tobacco sales in regional areas has seen the NSW government step in to crack down on the tobacco black market.Government representatives say their recent enforcement activities have revealed an increase in illegal tobacco sellers in rural communities across NSW.Between 1 July and 30 September, NSW Health inspectors confiscated 3.2 million cigarettes and over 600 kg of other illicit tobacco products with an estimated value of over $3.7 million.New legislation has been introduced to put the squeeze on those profiting on the back of black market products.Retailers selling tobacco and . . .
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