Agency Uses Data, Not Random Stops
EOCO’s Head of Legal, Leo Anthony Siamah, on August 23, 2025, dismissed claims of “rambo-style” vehicle stops, stating operations rely on a database tracking garages and dealerships. Of 300 targeted vehicles, 66 were recovered, with over 70% of additional intercepts also stolen, per TV3’s The Key Points.
Interpol flags Ghana as a hub for stolen vehicles from the US and Canada, with Honda CR-Vs, Ford F-150s, Range Rovers, and Dodge models dominating EOCO’s 1,200 recoveries in 2025. Siamah warned buyers to verify these brands via Interpol or EOCO, as duty payments don’t legitimize transactions.
Siamah cautioned against “too new, accident-free” 2023–2024 models, uncommon in Ghana’s salvaged car market, urging checks to avoid legal issues. An estimated 10,000 stolen vehicles enter Ghana annually, with 60% involving the flagged brands, per EOCO’s data.
EOCO’s operations also cover Toyota Highlanders and Honda Accords, showing no brand preference. The agency emphasizes due diligence, as buyers have no legal recourse for stolen vehicle purchases, a concern in Ghana’s $1.5 billion used car market.
Public cooperation with Interpol’s Stolen Motor Vehicle Database is critical to curb the 15% rise in stolen car imports since 2024. EOCO’s targeted approach aims to dismantle smuggling networks, protecting consumers and reinforcing Ghana’s anti-crime efforts.