Police seize stolen luxury cars in Newport

Police have arrested a man in an alleged stolen Ferrari and seized a number of high-end vehicles after executing a search warrant in Newport today, Victoria Police say.

Police were called to a sus loiter in Johnston Street about 9.50am and found a man in a Ferrari allegedly stolen from an address in South Yarra.

A 19-year-old Newport man was arrested and is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

Hobsons Bay Crime Investigation Unit detectives executed a warrant at a property in Johnston Street, Newport this afternoon.

A number of vehicles were located and seized, including a 2018 Mercedes Benz, Holden utility and a motorcycle.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

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