Two brothers have appeared side-by-side in Perth Magistrates Court after they were arrested following a massive seizure of allegedly illegally imported vapes, cigarettes and tobacco from a Perth warehouse.

The AFP and the WA Police Force, with the assistance of Australian Border Force, executed multiple search warrants in Perth on August 20, and seized more than four million cigarettes, close to 50,500 vapes and almost 900 kilograms of loose-leaf tobacco.

Hossein Al Mansouri and Mousa Al Mansouri appeared in Perth Magistrates Court. Credit: Rebecca Peppiatt

The illicit products were found during searches of a Wangara warehouse, five storage units across Perth and two vehicles allegedly used by the men, with some items also found at the Dianella man’s home.

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