Australia has 19 million seized vapes. It costs $13 to destroy just 10
Australian law enforcement has seized over 19 million illicit vapes since a 2024 import ban, creating costly and complex storage and disposal challenges due to the volume and hazardous materials involved. The Australian Border Force is now seizing about 63,000 kilograms of vapes monthly, far exceeding initial estimates and driving up disposal contract costs. The situation is compounded by the dominance of organized crime in the illegal vape market, which accounts for an estimated 96% of Australia's vape trade.
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