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The rise of illegal tobacco in Australia tracked in wastewater

abc.net.au

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Re: The rise of illegal tobacco in Australia tracked in wastewater

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Whatever one thinks of tobacco, it goes to show that overcharging for items creates a new market. The Australian government wanted to address a health issue and ended up funding organised crime. It's Al Capone and prohibition again.

(I have never smoked as an adult by the way.)