$2 million in illegal vapes and tobacco seized in Sydney raids

Police have thwarted millions of dollars of illegal vapes and tobacco from the streets after a vehicle stop and unit raid in Sydney.

Sydney detectives have stopped more than $2 million of illegal vapes and tobacco from hitting the streets as authorities continue a crackdown on the illicit industry.

Police also seized $870,000 in cash after a the State Crime Command’s Drug and Firearms Squad stopped a Toyota van on Arthur St in Homebush West on Monday. 

Police said $40,000 was found in a satchel bag, $80,000 in a shopping bag and $750,000 in a suitcase.

Officers arrested the 37-year-old van driver and a passenger, 34, before taking them to Auburn Police Station.

Following further inquiries, detectives searched a unit on Arthur St in Homebush just after 8pm on Monday. 

Police seized $870,000 in cash during their raids. Picture: NSW Police

A vape menu seized by officers. Picture: NSW Police

Police found cash in suitcases. Picture: NSW Police

Investigations are continuing. Picture: NSW Police

During the search detectives located and seized 50,000 vapes and 350,000 cigarettes. The combined street value of all items seized was over $2.3 million.

Both men were charged with knowingly dealing with proceeds of crime and were refused bail to appear before Burwood Local Court on Tuesday. 

Investigations are continuing.

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