In a major breakthrough against cross-border vehicle crime, Ghanaian authorities have recovered ten vehicles stolen from the Netherlands, following an
In a major breakthrough against cross-border vehicle crime, Ghanaian authorities have recovered ten vehicles stolen from the Netherlands, following an intelligence-led operation jointly conducted with the Netherlands Embassy and security firm Digitpol.
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service confirmed that the operation, executed between September 15 and 17, 2025, resulted in the retrieval of eight Toyota RAV4s and two Toyota CH-Rs.
All had been reported stolen in the Netherlands and later traced to Ghana.
According to the Director-General of the CID, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, the vehicles were intercepted in different parts of Accra, including Kantamanto, Nima, and Cantonments.
The recovery, she noted, was possible due to coordinated surveillance and data-sharing between Ghanaian security agencies and Dutch law enforcement partners.
“This joint effort with the Netherlands Embassy and Digitpol, which works closely with Dutch police, shows the value of international cooperation in tackling transnational crime. The vehicles had been stolen abroad and illegally trafficked into Ghana, but through collaboration, we were able to track them down,” COP Donkor stated at a press briefing on Saturday, September 20.
Vehicle trafficking has become an increasing concern for Ghanaian authorities in recent years.
Stolen cars from Europe, especially high-demand brands like Toyota, often find their way into African markets through smuggling networks.
The latest recovery adds to a growing number of cases in which INTERPOL and partner countries have assisted Ghana in dismantling vehicle theft syndicates.
The police further issued a strong caution to the public, particularly potential car buyers, against falling victim to fraudulent dealers.
COP Donkor urged buyers to verify the authenticity of vehicles before purchase.
“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 transaction. This will protect innocent buyers from losing money and property,” she emphasized.
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