In this speech I express my strong support for the bill tackling illegal tobacco trading. I draw on my policing experience to explain how criminal gangs exploit the illicit market, using violence and firebombings to control supply. I highlight the financial incentives driving the trade and commend the minister for tougher enforcement, closure orders and measures that help landlords act quickly. I note local cases in my electorate and stress the need to protect legitimate businesses.
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