Stolen Vehicle Investigation & Recovery in West Africa
We Trace, Locate, and Investigate Stolen Vehicles, Cars, Boats, Trucks, Bikes, and Trailers in Togo, Ghana, and West Africa
If your vehicle has been stolen and is located in West Africa, the first critical step is to ensure that your local police agency has sent or will send an Interpol notice to the Interpol National Central Bureau (NCB) in the country where the vehicle is located.
Digitpol provides comprehensive services for stolen vehicle cases, including tracing, legal support, repatriation, and liaison with local authorities. As a leader in geolocation and intelligence gathering, Digitpol combines telematics with investigative expertise to locate stolen vehicles efficiently.
Due to the global issue of stolen vehicles being trafficked to West Africa, Digitpol partners with local law firms specializing in vehicle crime and repatriation. Every case involving the release of a stolen vehicle in the region requires a court decision, and these partnerships ensure that legal processes are handled smoothly.
Digitpol has successfully recovered vehicles across West Africa, demonstrating that any stolen vehicle can be reclaimed by following this proven approach. Provided that ownership is clear and the correct documentation is submitted, we can help ensure the successful recovery of your vehicle.
Stolen vehicles are trafficked to Ghana, Togo, Benin, Lagos, Senegal, Dakar, Morocco, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria, often via container ships from Europe, the USA, Canada, and Asia. Digitpol has the expertise, network, and on-the-ground presence to trace and recover these vehicles efficiently and safely.
Seizure
The initial step is to locate the stolen vehicle and ensure it is seized. This process involves coordination between the police and the relevant Interpol NCBs. Once the vehicle is located and seized, it will be secured and transported to a police station. Digitpol provides the technical support and liasion.
The Legal Challenge
Given the global issue of stolen vehicles being trafficked to West Africa, Digitpol partners with a local law firm specializing in car crime and vehicle repatriation. Every case involving the release of a stolen vehicle from west Africa requires a court decision, and this partnership ensures that legal processes are handled smoothly.
Repatriation
After the vehicle is released by the court, Digitpol arranges its transport from police custody to the port, where it is securely loaded into a shipping container. This process requires several documents, including customs clearance, to ensure legal and safe repatriation of the vehicle.