By Molly Slattery for ABC News
Photo: Queensland Police Service
A group of foreign nationals have been charged by Australian police after allegedly flying into Brisbane as part of an organised operation targeting the theft of four-wheel drives to be shipped overseas.
Queensland Police said 60 Toyota LandCruisers and Prados worth about $9 million were stolen in the Brisbane region between October 20 and December 1.
"Police allege in October last year a group of foreign nationals flew into Brisbane and commenced an organised operation targeting the theft of certain brands of Toyota models, including LandCruisers and Prados," Detective Inspector Paul Dalton said.
Police will further allege the syndica
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