Drug importation offences in Australia carry severe penalties, including lengthy imprisonment and fines. This article provides an overview of drug importation offences in Australia, the penalties associated with them, and the defences that may be available to individuals facing charges. If you're facing drug importation charges, seek the advice of an experienced criminal defence lawyer to protect your rights.

In this article, we discuss a recent case of our client charged with Possessing Tobacco with the intent to defraud the Commonwealth of its revenue. We explore the legal basis for the charge and the elements that the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt. We also highlight the issues with the prosecution's case and the lack of evidence to support the charge. We conclude by requesting that the charge be discontinued due to the fatal flaws in the prosecution's case.