The Ghana Police Service has successfully recovered 10 stolen vehicles trafficked into the country from the Netherlands, following a joint operation with the Netherlands Embassy and international security firm, Digitpol.
At a press briefing on Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, commended the collaboration between Ghanaian authorities and their Dutch counterparts, describing it as a significant step in the fight against transnational crime.
“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 said.
According to COP Donkor, the operation took place between 15th and 17th September 2025 and led to the recovery of 10 vehicles 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,” she disclosed.
She noted that the operation underscores the importance of international cooperation in combating transnational crimes, particularly vehicle trafficking.
“These operations highlight the importance of international cooperation in fighting vehicle-related crimes,” COP Donkor stated.
The Police further advised the public to exercise caution when purchasing vehicles, especially second-hand imports.
“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,” she warned.
The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the public from falling victim to such crimes and assured that efforts to collaborate with international partners would be intensified.