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Hundreds of illegal tobacco and vape ads found on TikTok and Meta platforms

An investigation reported by the Sydney Morning Herald found hundreds of advertisements for illegal tobacco and vape products on TikTok and Meta platforms in Australia. The companies said they had removed some ads and accounts, but the report said many Alibarbar vape ads remained active after Meta was contacted.

Written by Calum Jaspan. Published on .

An investigation reported by the Sydney Morning Herald found hundreds of advertisements for illegal tobacco and vape products on TikTok and Meta platforms in Australia. The companies said they had taken action against some accounts and ads, but the report found that many Alibarbar vape advertisements remained active after Meta was contacted.

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Adapted for Smoke Free News from reporting by Calum Jaspan for The Sydney Morning Herald (smh.com.au).

Source: smh.com.au

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29 Sep 2026
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