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Concern children being used to sell black market cigarettes

Concern children being used to sell black market cigarettesNew7 min

There's concern that children are allegedly being used to sell black market cigarettes. A months long RNZ investigation has found that illicit tobacco is being sold over the counter without mandated health warnings and for a fraction of the cost of retail brands. Customs acting investigations manager, Nigel Barnes spoke to Lisa Owen.