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Andrew Brown and Jacob Shteyman

Retailers risk jail for cheap cigarettes under new laws

Tobacco stores have been targeted in firebombings as authorities seek to quell black market sales. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

Cheap cigarettes could soon be used as proof to prosecute business owners selling illegal tobacco.

An overhaul of customs rules introduced to federal parliament on Thursday will make it easier for law enforcement agencies to seize illegal tobacco.

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