The British man, 36, is thought to have drowned when his surfboard snapped at Frankston Beach in Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday.
It took just seven minutes for the 'highly organised commando unit' to make off with the items.
The aircraft crashed into a car as it landed.
Sanae Takaichi has been confirmed as Prime Minister by Japan's Parliament.
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Water cannons were brought out and tear gas was fired in a bid to stop the chaos.
