Police find $8m worth of vapes in warehouse after responding to a burglary

Police made a shocking find worth $8 million after being called to a burglary at an unassuming warehouse.

Police found 200,000 illegal nicotine vapes worth about $8m after they responded to a break in at a Melbourne warehouse.

Victoria Police received a call about a commercial burglary on Middleborough Road in Box Hill South about 4am on Thursday.

When officers arrived at the scene they found more than 1000 boxes of illegal vapes worth about $8m.

Police discover about 200,000 illegal vapes worth $8m at a Box Hill South warehouse when they responded to a burglary. Picture: Victoria Police

The investigation was handed to the Therapeutic Goods Administration which holds powers to seize illegal vapes. Picture: Victoria Police

Possessing a commercial quantity of illegal vapes is a Commonwealth offence, with police handing over the investigation to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

The TGA works with authorities across Australia to enforce vaping laws and holds powers to seize alleged unlawful vapes under warrant.

Police and detectives from Taskforce Viper and Taskforce Lunar will support the TGA in seizing the illegal vapes.

No arrests have been made as investigations into the burglary continue.

Anyone with information is urged to contact CrimeStoppers.

Originally published as Police find $8m worth of vapes in warehouse after responding to a burglary