Vincent Byrne

Vincent Byrne is the Global Director of Anti-Illicit Trade Operations at Japan Tobacco International (JTI), a position he has held since 2013. With a background as a detective sergeant in the Criminal Assets Bureau, Byrne plays a critical role in combatting the illegal tobacco trade, emphasizing the connection between illicit tobacco sales and organized crime. He highlights the challenges of tracking the illegal trade, which accounts for a significant portion of tobacco sales in Ireland, and advocates for sting operations to gather intelligence on the issue.