Brisbanetimes iconBrisbanetimesSep 9, 2026

Australian cars stolen for parts to sell to Iran and Russia, insurers say

With Melbourne the epicentre of car theft in Australia, insurers believe stolen vehicles are being dismantled for parts and sold in sanctioned Iran and Russia.

Australian cars stolen for parts to sell to Iran and Russia, insurers say

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With Melbourne the epicentre of car theft in Australia, insurers believe stolen vehicles are being dismantled for parts and sold in sanctioned Iran and Russia.

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With Melbourne the epicentre of car theft in Australia, insurers believe stolen vehicles are being dismantled for parts and sold in sanctioned Iran and Russia.

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