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2 November 2026

Bogus tyre disposal operation nets $50k in 10 days

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Bogus tyre disposal operation nets $50k in 10 days

An interstate group has made around $50,000 in 10 days after posing as a licensed disposal operation for old tyres, Tasmanian authorities say.

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