Ghana Police Recover 10 Stolen Cars Trafficked from Netherlands
The Ghana Police Service has retrieved 10 stolen vehicles trafficked into the country from the Netherlands, following a coordinated operation with the Netherlands Embassy and multinational security company, Digitpol.
At a press briefing on Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, confirmed the recovery and praised the effectiveness of the collaboration between Ghanaian and Dutch authorities.
According to her, the operation, conducted between September 15 and 17, 2025, led to the recovery of eight Toyota RAV4s and two Toyota CH-Rs.
“Between September 15 to September 17, 2025, this collaboration led to the successful recovery of 10 vehicles—eight Toyota RAV4s and two Toyota CH-Rs,” COP Donkor said.
“These vehicles, which had been reported stolen in the Netherlands, were tracked to Ghana and recovered in parts of Accra, including Kantamanto, Nima, and Cantonments.”
She stressed that the operation underscores the importance of international cooperation in tackling transnational crimes such as vehicle trafficking.
The police cautioned the public, especially prospective buyers of imported used vehicles, to exercise vigilance.
“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 advised.
The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the public from such fraudulent schemes and pledged to deepen collaboration with international partners to combat vehicle-related crimes.
📌 Related Links
- Ghana Police Service: https://police.gov.gh
- INTERPOL – Stolen Motor Vehicles Database: https://www.interpol.int/Crimes/Stolen-motor-vehicles
- Digitpol – International Vehicle Crime Investigations: https://www.digitpol.com
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