The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has issued a directive concerning eight luxurious vehicles, warning their owners to provide proof of ownership within 21 days or face forfeiture.
These vehicles were seized in operations over recent years, part of efforts to combat criminal syndicates trafficking stolen cars.
In a statement reference number DP/145/145V.1/13, it reads “The under-listed vehicles were seized by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (BOCO) following a series of operations over the years. The Office entreats owners of the published vehicles to come forward with proof of ownership to claim their vehicles. The Office will dispose of the vehicles in 21 days”
Last year, over 40 vehicles stolen from Canada were traced to Ghana, highlighting international efforts between the FBI and EOCO to address this issue.
The syndicates often sell these stolen vehicles in Ghana, sometimes leaving original documents intact, which has sparked concerns in Canada over the scale of auto theft and its exportation by organized crime.
“Auto theft considered a ‘national crisis’ in Canada, with nearly all stolen cars exported by organised crime,” the report said.
In one intriguing incident of car theft, “a car was stolen from a Toronto driveway in less than five minutes. Months later, CBC News journalists called the owner with the stunning news that they had found this car in Ghana.