Alleged illegal tobacco player granted bail after denying money laundering charge A man allegedly caught up in an illegal tobacco ring – who was arrested in Perth accused of handling $270,000 in dirty money – has been granted strict bail so he can live at home with his heavily pregnant wife. Maytham Hamad, 29, was banged up by WA Police last month as part of a major, inter-agency investigation into what police claim is a significant illicit tobacco network operating within Western Australia. Authorities say Mr Hamad is part of that syndicate in WA, with a prosecutor today telling a magistrate that a “turf war” was in play. Mr Hamad is accused of money laundering, following his arrest in June... [Read more]