A tobacco store in Huntingdale, Western Australia, was destroyed in a suspected arson attack at 3:15am, marking the latest incident in an escalating series of tobacco-related crimes across the state. The attack caused collateral damage to neighbouring businesses, cutting power and disrupting operations, while police investigate a potential link to a burnt-out car found 10 kilometres away in Forestdale. The incident has intensified calls for the WA government to recall parliament early and introduce tougher penalties similar to Victoria’s laws, which allow fines exceeding $1.8 million compared to WA’s current $80,000 maximum.
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