The Australian Border Force (ABF) has revoked the tourist visas of two Japanese men who attempted to smuggle cigarettes into the country.
On August 24, two Japanese men arriving in Melbourne from Tokyo were found to be attempting to smuggle 34,400 and 35,900 cigarettes, respectively. The amount of tax evaded was estimated at 89,854 Australian dollars. The ABF cancelled their tourist visas and they were subjected to deportation. The cigarettes found were confiscated.
In 2024, Japanese nationals were also caught at Sydney International Airport trying to bring in 330,000 cigarettes and at Perth International Airport with 34,000 cigarettes without declaration, resulting in fines and denial of entry.
Travelers arriving in Australia are allowed to bring in one unopened or opened pack of cigarettes (25 cigarettes or 25 grams) without declaring it.
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