WA Health compliance officers have seized $1 million worth of vapes destined to be illegally sold in Western Australia.
Following a tip-off, a truck carrying 17,000 vapes from New South Wales was intercepted in Perth.
The vapes were seized and were found to contain nicotine.
A 22-year-old Perth man is assisting the Department with its inquiries.
It is an offence to manufacture, supply, or possess a product containing nicotine without a doctor’s prescription.
“This haul is the biggest single seizure in Western Australia to date. In previous compliance activity, WA Health has seized more than 26,000 illegal vapes," Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said.
“There is no doubt vaping is a scourge on the health of young people across Australia, which is why WA has some of the some of the toughest tobacco laws in the country.
"We have increased State-wide monitoring and compliance activities to enforce restrictions on the illegal selling of vapes."
Anyone who has information regarding the illegal sale of e-cigarettes or vapes is urged to 'dob-in-a dealer' by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police issue 31,000 driving infringements in first month of new AI cameras
Works underway on Rockingham and Safety Bay High School redevelopments
New measles exposure sites revealed in Bunbury
Dawesville man charged after allegedly leaving his elderly Great Dane to suffer painful conditions
Good Samaritan sought by police after helping teen during robbery in Baldivis
Under-16s social media ban now in force
Desperate search continues for missing Bunbury FIFO worker
Passengers now able to use credit, debit cards to tag on and off WA's public transport
New floating jetty speeds up emergency response times for Marine Rescue Mandurah