Police recover 10 vehicles stolen from the Netherlands and imported to Ghana: “System is working”

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Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaakor Donkor, disclosed that the police have recovered 10 trafficked vehicles
She added that all 10 vehicles were retrieved in Accra in the areas including Kantamanto, Nima, and Cantonments
Social media users who watched the video applauded the Ghana Police for the good work and encouraged them to do more

The Ghana Police Service recovered 10 stolen vehicles that were imported into the country from the Netherlands.

Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaakor Donkor, indicated that this was done through the collaboration between the Netherlands Embassy and an international security firm, Digitpol.

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Photo credit: Yaakor Lydia Donkor
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She provided this update during a press briefing on Saturday, September 20, 2025. COP Lydia Yaakor Donkor said efforts to retrieve trafficked vehicles have been intensified.

“The Criminal Investigations Department has intensified efforts to address the growing challenge of trans national vehicle crime. Vehicle theft not only causes financial loss to victims but also tarnishes Ghana’s international reputation and fuels other criminal activities. As part of its efforts, the CID has been working with national stakeholders, including the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, as well as international partners and embassies of affected countries.”

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“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 the CID boss, they recovered 10 vehicles between 15th and 17th September 2025. The vehicles comprise 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.”

“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.” COP Donkor added.

She entreated potential car buyers to check the vehicle details from INTERPOL Accra 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 purchase,” she warned.