The Australian Border Force said on Thursday, January 25 that three people were arrested in Melbourne, Victoria, for allegedlysmuggling tobacco packed in suitcases from southeast Asia.

On January 19, a Docklands property linked to an alleged ringleader of an offshore syndicate was raided. A man, 33, was arrested and more than 100,000 cigarettes and around $260,000 in cash were seized. Police arrested two others trying to leave Melbourne Airport the next day . Credit: Australian Border Force via Storyful