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

2 outlets 2 reports Published Sep 9, 2026

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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. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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.S1 S2

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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.

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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.

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2 outlets 2 reports Published Sep 9, 2026

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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.S1 S2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Trump blames Ukraine for diesel fuel price spike, urges Zelensky to stop hitting Russian refineries

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