MOUNT Gambier brothers who allegedly attempted to sell a stolen $36,000 Holden utility in Warrnambool for less than half price on eBay were yesterday extradited to South Australia.
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The half-brothers, one 24 and the other 15, appeared in courts yesterday where Mount Gambier police detectives successfully applied for extradition.
After being transported to Mount Gambier, the brothers were late yesterday assisting police with their inquiries.
Mount Gambier Detective Sergeant Tony Scott said late last night police were interviewing the brothers in relation to the theft of a utility at Naracoorte on September 21 and attempted deception allegations.
The brothers were last Friday remanded in custody at Warrnambool after being arrested.
A woman in her early 20s was also charged and bailed. Police alleged the trio tried to sell a VE SS Holden utility valued at about $36,000 for $16,000 on eBay.
Warrnambool police Acting Sergeant Rex Habel said police would allege the car was stolen from a Mount Gambier car yard several days ago, driven to Warrnambool and advertised on eBay.
The trio have been charged with handling stolen goods and attempting to obtain property by deception.
The boy has also been charged with unlicensed driving.