Ten stolen vehicles from the Netherlands have been recovered in Ghana through a joint effort between the Ghana Police Service, the Netherlands Embassy, and security firm Digitpol.
The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, announced the recovery during a press briefing on Saturday, September 20.
“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.
The recovery operation was carried out between September 15 and 17, 2025. It led to the retrieval of eight Toyota RAV4s and two Toyota CH-Rs, all of which had been reported stolen in the Netherlands.
“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 stressed the importance of working with international partners to tackle cross-border crimes.
“These operations highlight the importance of international cooperation in fighting vehicle-related crimes,” she stated.
The Police also issued a warning to the public, especially potential car buyers, to be vigilant.
“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 has assured the public that it will continue to work with international partners to prevent such crimes and protect buyers from falling victim to vehicle trafficking schemes.
Source:Lovinghananews.com
