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TikTok and Meta ran hundreds of ads for illegal tobacco, vapes
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The ads, many of which have since been pulled, helped to fuel a mammoth black market that has spawned firebombings and crime around the country.
- The ads, many of which have since been pulled, helped to fuel a mammoth black market that has spawned firebombings and crime around the country.
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- TikTok and Meta ran hundreds of ads for illegal tobacco, vapes
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Total: 2 sources•Published: 22m ago•Last Updated: 5m ago
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- Left: The ads, many of which have since been pulled, helped to fuel a mammoth black market that has spawned firebombings and crime around the country.
- Center: The ads, many of which have since been pulled, helped to fuel a mammoth black market that has spawned firebombings and crime around the country.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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- 16m agoBrisbane Times (AU): The ads, many of which have since been pulled, helped to fuel a mammoth black market that has spawned firebombings and crime around the coun
- 16m agoThe Age (AU): The ads, many of which have since been pulled, helped to fuel a mammoth black market that has spawned firebombings and crime around the coun
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