General News
31 October, 2024
Horsham detectives charge two in tobacco raid on Roberts Avenue store
Two charged in Horsham tobacco store raid.
Horsham Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two people after executing a warrant in Horsham on Thursday, October 31.
Officers executed the warrant at a tobacco store on Roberts Avenue about 10am.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said while searching the premises, police located cigarettes, loose tobacco and vapes.
A 40-year-old man and a 53-year-old female were arrested at the scene.
They have been charged with possess tobacco products with intent of defrauding the revenue, possess at least a commercial quantity of vaping goods, possess schedule 4 poison, and knowingly deal with proceeds of crime.
The pair were bailed to appear at the Horsham Magistrates Court on November 6.
Investigators continue to appeal to anyone with information about illicit activity to come forward to police.
Anyone with information about these incidents or with further information about illicit tobacco is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.