Ghana Police Foil International Car Theft Ring, Recover 43 Luxury Vehicles
- The CID of the Ghana Police Service has recovered 43 stolen luxury cars, including Rolls-Royce, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz, smuggled into the country
- The operation, a collaboration between national and international agencies, is part of a broader effort to combat vehicle crime
- Investigations have led to the repatriation of some vehicles, with more awaiting legal procedures, while cases involving the remaining cars are still ongoing in court
- Yakub Alfa Suleiman, the founder of the Journalists Network for Peace and Security (JNePS), commended the police for their swift response in a discussion with YEN.com.gh
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has successfully recovered 43 high-end luxury cars stolen from abroad and smuggled into the country.
The recovered vehicles include prestigious brands such as Rolls-Royce, Audi, Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, stolen from various countries across Europe and North America.
Source: UGC
This was disclosed by COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, the Director General of the CID at a press conference held on August 4, 2025.
According to COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, the operation was a collaborative effort carried out by various national and international agencies.
"The administration has stepped up efforts to fight vehicle crime by working in close collaboration with other national agencies, including the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and international partners like INTERPOL and the FBI," DCOP Donkor stated.
She explained that the partnership enabled the exchange of intelligence regarding vehicles stolen abroad and their illegal importation into Ghana, as well as information about transnational organised criminal groups involved in the stolen vehicle trade.
The CID's investigations have, she said, shown that these criminal networks are frequently connected to a broader range of serious transnational crimes, including money laundering, insurance fraud, identity theft, and Visa card fraud.
COP Donkor further added that this underscores Ghana's increasing involvement in global criminal supply chains, often serving as a destination or transit point for illicit goods.
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Ghana's role in repatriating stolen luxury vehicles
She said the Ghana Police Service has confirmed that investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the individuals behind the theft and smuggling operation.
The CID boss also disclosed that efforts are being made to collaborate with international law enforcement agencies to track down the culprits and bring them to justice.
This remarkable recovery, COP Donkor said, shows the determination and capabilities of the Ghana Police Service in tackling transnational crime and protecting the country's borders from illegal activities.
The successful operation also underscores the importance of international cooperation in combating organized crime.
She further added that the recovered vehicles are currently being held by the police, pending further investigation and repatriation to their rightful owners.
The Ghana Police Service has assured the public that they will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of the country, and to bring perpetrators of crime to justice.
The vehicles, valued in millions of dollars, were allegedly shipped to Ghana through illicit means, highlighting the sophistication and complexity of the crime ring.
Of the 43 impounded vehicles, investigations have been concluded for 18, and courts have issued orders for their repatriation to their countries of origin.
Security expert commends Ghana Police Service
Yakub Alfa Suleiman, the founder of the Journalists Network for Peace and Security (JNePS), in an interview with YEN.com.gh, said that the significant recovery of stolen luxury vehicles underscored the importance of collaborative efforts between national and international agencies in combating transnational crimes.
He added that the Ghana Police Service's CID had demonstrated its commitment to tackling vehicle crime and that the repatriation of stolen vehicles was a testament to their diligence.
"This significant recovery of stolen luxury vehicles underscores the importance of collaborative efforts between national and international agencies in combating transnational crimes. The Ghana Police Service's CID has demonstrated its commitment to tackling vehicle crime, and the repatriation of stolen vehicles is a testament to their diligence," he said.
"However, the fact that some cases are still ongoing in court highlights the need for continued vigilance and cooperation to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice and victims receive justice," he added.
Source: UGC
Customs intercepts stolen vehicles bound for Ghana
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that US Customs officials intercepted a container of stolen vehicles worth $150,000 at the Port of Virginia.
The vehicles, hidden in a mislabelled shipment, were reportedly en route to Ghana to be sold at higher prices.
Authorities warned that proceeds from such smuggling operations could fund terrorism and other illicit activities.
Source: YEN.com.gh
