Brisbane Times
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·4 hours ago
Border Force struggles with 19 million seized vapes as destruction costs mount
Australia's Border Force grapples with disposing 19 million seized vapes since an importation ban in January 2024. Destruction costs soared to $13 per kilogram, with monthly seizures reaching 63,000 kilograms, far exceeding initial estimates. The lithium batteries pose fire risks; a 2022 waste facility blaze caused $50 million in damage, highlighting the public safety crisis.
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