# Forced Labor Behind Tobacco Smuggling

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Podcast: [Brisbane News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brisbane-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7581033)
Published: 2026-06-01T21:03:39+00:00
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## Resource

A woman once trapped in an arranged marriage at seventeen now bravely exposes how she was forced into Australia’s underground tobacco trade—packing, fluffing, and even microwaving illegal tobacco under threat of violence, all while navigating language barriers and cash-only operations. After escaping her abusive husband in 2023 following a violent incident that landed her in the hospital, Kawther Salih is speaking out not for revenge, but to reveal the hidden reality of forced labor in this dangerous, cash-driven industry. Authorities have raided linked shops, seized illegal vapes and tobacco, and even uncovered arson tied to outlaw motorcycle gangs—while her husband may now be in Dubai. Salih’s story is a powerful call to other women: your voice matters, your power is within you, and change is possible with support. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ed46bc487870f2b5

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