The Ghana Police Service has announced the recovery of 10 vehicles stolen from the Netherlands and illegally trafficked into Ghana.
The operation was conducted in collaboration with the Netherlands Embassy and the international security organisation, Digitpol.
At a press briefing in Accra on Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, confirmed the successful outcome of the operation.
“Recently, the Police collaborated with the Netherlands Embassy and Digitpol, a security company that works closely with the Netherlands Police, to track and recover stolen vehicles trafficked into Ghana,” she explained.
The three-day exercise, which ran from September 15 to 17, 2025, led to the retrieval of eight Toyota RAV4s and two Toyota CH-Rs.
“These vehicles, which had been reported stolen from the Netherlands, were tracked to Ghana. These vehicles were recovered in parts of Accra, including Kantamanto, Nima, and Cantonments,” COP Donkor revealed.
She emphasised that the case demonstrates how critical cross-border partnerships are in addressing transnational crimes such as vehicle trafficking.
“These operations highlight the importance of international cooperation in fighting vehicle-related crimes,” she added.
The Police further urged the public to be cautious when buying vehicles, particularly imported second-hand ones.
“Prospective buyers are strongly advised to demand proof of ownership from the country of origin. Vehicle details can also be verified with INTERPOL Accra before finalising any purchase,” COP Donkor cautioned.
The Ghana Police Service assured the public of its continued commitment to curbing vehicle-related crimes and pledged to strengthen its ties with international security agencies in the fight against cross-border criminal networks.
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