Police recover 35 stolen prestige cars in overgrown backyard

The $3 million collection – which was found alongside drug crops – includes an

Aston Martin, Bentley, Chevrolet Corvette, and Porsche 911.

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At least 35 prestige cars – including an Aston Martin Vantage, Bentley Continental, Chevrolet Corvette and Porsche – have been recovered by police in California, following a sting operation at an overgrown property.

Valued at approximately $US2.3 million ($AU3 million), the collection was allegedly ‘bought’ from unsuspecting local dealerships on finance without payment ever being made.

Following a two-month investigation, law enforcement was granted a search warrant for the San Fernando Valley

residence and carried out a raid earlier this week.

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Images published to social media in recent days show at least one Aston Martin (Vantage),

Bentley (Continental GT), Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet Corvette (C8), Jaguar, BMW (X6), Land Rover, Lexus, and Porsche on the site. 

The majority appear to be in reasonable condition, however some – including the

Mercedes-Benz – show visible panel damage and deteriorated paint.

“In addition to the recovered cars, one suspect was arrested, a firearm was seized, and an indoor marijuana grow operation of well over 400 plants was discovered,” the department said in a statement.

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A reason for why the cars were stolen and then seemingly abandoned – or how they were tracked down – was not provided.

Further, it’s unclear what will happen to the vehicles as most have likely been written off under dealership insurance.

Drive contacted California police for more information on the seized cars, and this story will be updated if more information becomes available.

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