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

Digitpol offers comprehensive services for the tracing and recovery of stolen vehicles in West Africa. These services include vehicle tracking, legal assistance, repatriation in coordination with local authorities. As a global leader in geolocation and intelligence gathering, Digitpol integrates advanced telematics with investigative expertise to efficiently locate and recover stolen vehicles.

Due to the increasing global trend of stolen vehicles being trafficked to West Africa, Digitpol collaborates with a reputable local law firm that specializes in vehicle crime and repatriation. In Ghana, the release of a stolen vehicle is subject to a court ruling, and this partnership ensures that all legal procedures are managed effectively and in full compliance with local laws. in 2025, many Dutch registered vehicles were recovered under this collaboration.

Digitpol has a proven record of successfully recovering stolen vehicles from West Africa, demonstrating that recovery is achievable through a structured and lawful approach. Ghanaian authorities are highly successful in tackling vehicle crime, joint efforts depend on proof of ownership and the appropriate documentation, Digitpol can facilitate the lawful and 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.