COP Lydia Yaakor Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), has revealed that the Police Service has recovered 10 stolen vehicles trafficked into Ghana from the Netherlands.
Speaking at a press briefing on Saturday, September 20, 2025, COP Donkor said the latest operation was part of intensified efforts to curb transnational vehicle crime.
“The Criminal Investigations Department has intensified efforts to address the growing challenge of transnational vehicle crime. Vehicle theft not only causes financial loss to victims but also tarnishes Ghana’s international reputation and fuels other criminal activities,” she stated.
The CID boss explained that the breakthrough came through international collaboration.
“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 added.
According to her, between September 15 and 17, 2025, the Police recovered eight Toyota RAV4s and two Toyota CH-Rs from different parts of Accra, including Kantamanto, Nima, and Cantonments.
“These vehicles, which had been reported stolen from the Netherlands, were tracked to Ghana. These operations highlight the importance of international cooperation in fighting vehicle-related crimes. The operation is ongoing unabated. A lot more vehicles have been identified, and in the coming days, we are going to be tracking and retrieving them,” she noted.
COP Donkor further cautioned the public, especially prospective buyers of imported 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,” she advised.
The CID says the crackdown will continue in collaboration with international partners as Ghana steps up efforts to prevent the country from becoming a safe haven for stolen vehicles.
