Victoria Police have recovered nearly one million dollars’ worth of stolen vehicles during a major operation targeting cloned number plates.

The crackdown was carried out across Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs following intelligence-led investigations.

Moreover, Police seized several stolen vehicles and multiple suspects, uncovered evidenced linked to organised vehicle theft.

Investigators say, cloned number plates are increasingly being used to disguise stolen cars and avoid detection.

And also, authorities are urging motorists to regularly check their vehicle registration details and report any suspicious activity.

Police say the operation is part of an ongoing effort to disrupt organised crime networks involved in vehicle theft.

However Investigations are continuing, with further arrests and vehicle recoveries expected.