Overview
- Police say about 60 LandCruiser and Prado SUVs were stolen across Brisbane between October 20 and December 1, 2025, valued at roughly $8 million.
- The seven accused face 380 offences, with investigators saying they entered on valid visas and rented properties before the crime spree.
- Detectives allege devices overriding the CAN bus enabled keyless entry and ignition while disabling tracking systems.
- Fifteen vehicles have been recovered, with further recoveries expected from a Rocklea wrecking yard and the ports of Brisbane and Melbourne.
- Authorities allege the stolen cars were concealed in containers and shipped overseas, reportedly to the United Arab Emirates, as interstate and international inquiries continue.