Four EzyMart Sydney stores among 17 retailers shut over illegal tobacco, vape sale claims
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Seventeen Sydney retailers, including four EzyMart stores, were shut down for allegedly selling illegal tobacco and vapes.Summary
NSW Health enforcement officers have issued 90-day closure orders for 17 retailers across Sydney's CBD, including four EzyMart convenience shops. EzyMart stated it was terminating its contract with the independent operator of the affected sites and supports the actions taken by NSW Health. Health Minister Ryan Park noted that the government is investigating potential links to more serious crime. Park criticized the federal tobacco excise, arguing that high taxes drive consumers toward illegal products. The Association of Convenience Stores CEO Theo Foukkare called for a 50 per cent reduction in excise to combat the growing black market, which has expanded to over 60 per cent of total sales.
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