uncovering illegal cigarettes and a gel blaster weapon. A travel agency in the Cairns central business district has been raided by Queensland authorities investigating the sale of illegal tobacco products. The business, Paradise Adventure Travel, was targeted during a joint operation involving Queensland Health officers and police. During the search, investigators allegedly seized a quantity of illicit tobacco products along with a gel blaster. The raid forms part of the Queensland government's intensified enforcement campaign against the illegal tobacco trade, which has led to the closure of hundreds of stores across the state since late 2025. Authorities say organised criminal groups continue to exploit retail outlets and online channels to distribute untaxed cigarettes, vapes and nicotine products. The Cairns operation highlights the broadening scope of the crackdown, with businesses outside the traditional tobacco retail sector also coming under scrutiny.