The lucrative illicit tobacco trade has resulted in arson attacks against sellers. Photo: Victoria Police.

The Federal Government is set to crack down on the illegal tobacco trade in Australia, which until now has appeared too widespread an issue for the law to be able to handle.

With tobacconists opening up across the nation in ever-increasing numbers and becoming bolder and more open in the way they promote their cheap cigarettes and tobacco, the problem has gotten out of hand.

Criminal elements behind the illegal trade have even engaged in wars against each other, with cases of some tobacconists having shops set on fire or otherwise destroyed.

The government says it’s had enough and is going to do something about it.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has announced the establishment

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