Police Find a Lot of Illegal Tobacco

Apr 22, 2026, 08:34

Introduction

Australian border police found 1,000 tonnes of illegal tobacco. They found it at the sea ports.

Main Body

Bad people tried to sell this tobacco in many cities. The police looked at ships for many weeks. They found tobacco and cigarettes. The bad people hid the tobacco inside other things. The tobacco is worth millions of dollars. The government loses money because people do not pay tax on this tobacco. Criminals use this money to do more bad things. The police are still looking for the people. People buy this tobacco because it is cheaper than legal tobacco.

Conclusion

The police are watching the borders carefully. They want to stop criminals and protect the country.

Vocabulary Learning

cheaper

Costing less money than something else更便宜

Example:This shirt is cheaper than that one.

find

To discover something by looking or searching發現

Example:I find my keys in my bag.

hide

To put something in a place where it cannot be seen隱藏

Example:The cat likes to hide under the bed.

protect

To keep someone or something safe from harm保護

Example:The police protect the people.

tobacco

A plant product used in cigarettes煙草

Example:Smoking tobacco is bad for your health.