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Aaron Bunch

Tough new laws to crack down on illegal tobacco 'thugs'

Another state is moving to snuff out illegal tobacco and vape sales with tough proposed laws. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Proposed tough new laws could empower state authorities to shut down businesses found to be selling illegal tobacco and vaping products for up to three months.

Offenders found in possession of a large commercial quantity of the products could also be slapped with multimillion-dollar fines and more than a decade behind bars under legislation to be introduced in the Western Australian parliament on Tuesday.

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