MELBOURNE, Oct. 22 -- The Labubu craze has officially hit crime drama levels in Australia.

Police in Melbourne have arrested a man after finding dozens of the viral collectible dolls - the same ones adored by Rihanna, Lisa of Blackpink and Dua Lipa - stashed inside a suburban home.

According to 9News Australia and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), officers raided a property on Webb Road in Airport West at dawn yesterday, uncovering 43 Labubu dolls worth around A$9,000 (RM25,000). Among them were several rare editions valued at A$500 each.

Investigators believe the elf-like plush toys - known for their big eyes, pointy ears and mischievous grin - were stolen during a string of burglaries at Melbourne Central Shopping Centre...