Multiple stolen cars were seized across two properties, and a man is before the courts charged with 43 offences.
A 30-year-old Newborough man was charged with 43 offences, including handling stolen goods, and stealing motor vehicles.A number of stolen Holdens have been seized as police investigate an alleged V8 rebirthing ring.
The Narre Warren raid followed a warrant that was executed at a Darlimurla address on Wednesday, 15 May.Queensland taxi driver calls for harsher youth crime penaltiesOfficers also seized a vehicle fitted with a stolen SSV Walkinshaw sedan interior, front and rear bumpers from stolen vehicles, an engine from a six-litre V8 Holden, stolen number plates and a surveillance device sweeper.
The two stolen vehicles had their window vehicle identification numbers replaced, stamped floor VINs cut out and replaced, electronic control units replaced and engine numbers ground off. Police will allege those involved were rebirthing and selling stolen Holdens, specifically Holden Special Vehicles ."Rebirthed vehicles can be a major safety threat to unwitting buyers – often the rebirthing process is not carried out by a qualified mechanic, meaning that the car could have serious issues which can result in an accident," Detective Inspector Julie Macdonald said.
"Not to mention the use of the stolen vehicles in the commission of other serious crimes and allowing offenders to move around more easily.Anyone with information on vehicle rebirthing is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 33 000 or
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