The Economic and Organised Office (EOCO) has identified Honda CR-Vs, Ford F-150s, Range Rovers, and Dodge vehicles as the most frequently intercepted brands in its operations targeting stolen cars trafficked into Ghana.
The agency’s findings follow ongoing collaborations with international law enforcement agencies, including Interpol, which has previously classified Ghana as a growing destination for stolen vehicles, particularly from North America.
“There are certain types of vehicles that are suspicious. The Honda CR-V series, Ford F-150, Range Rover, and Dodge Ram are consistently the top four in our recoveries. If you’re purchasing one of these, it should immediately raise concerns, Leo Anthony Siamah, Head of EOCO’s Legal Unit, said in an interview on JoyNews on Saturday, August 23, advising prospective car buyers to be especially cautious when dealing with these high-risk brands.
He further noted a growing pattern involving newer models entering the local market in unusually pristine condition. According to him, the appearance of accident-free 2023 and 2024 models, which fall outside the norm for Ghana’s vehicle import trends, should prompt a deeper investigation.
“If you’re looking at a 2023 or 2024 model that looks brand new and hasn’t been in an accident, you need to pause. That should trigger verification steps such as checking the car’s status with Interpol,” he advised.
While the spotlight is currently on these four brands, Mr. Siamah clarified that EOCO’s enforcement activities are not restricted to them. The office has also pursued cases involving other vehicles, including Toyota Highlanders, Honda Accords, and Toyota Corollas.