A major INTERPOL-led operation across West Africa has uncovered approximately 150 stolen vehicles and resulted in the seizure of over 75, marking a significant step forward in international efforts to combat organized vehicle crime. Codenamed Operation Safe Wheels, the initiative brought together national law enforcement agencies from 12 West African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, […]
Authorities in seven African countries have arrested 306 suspects and seized 1,842 devices in an international operation targeting cyber attacks and cyber-enabled scams. The arrests were made as part of Operation Red Card (November 2024 – February 2025) which aims to disrupt and dismantle cross-border criminal networks which cause significant harm to individuals and businesses. […]
On Friday 7 March, the world unites to honour the courage and sacrifice of law enforcement officers who have laid down their lives in the line of duty.The International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Officers, created by INTERPOL in 2019, is more than a tribute—it is a solemn reminder that every officer lost in the […]
In a major blow to organized crime, 12 different Nigerian law enforcement agencies, supported by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL, have launched a sweeping operation that has resulted in the arrests of 36 individuals and seizures worth USD 3 million. The operation (23-27 September 2024) brought together Nigerian authorities for a first-of-its-kind inter-agency initiative. Nigerian law enforcement agencies […]
A coordinated effort across 19 African countries, including Ghana, has led to the arrest of 1,006 suspects involved in widespread cyber fraud schemes. Operation Serengeti, led by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL from 2 September to 31 October, disrupted 134,089 malicious networks and uncovered over $193 million in global financial losses, as outlined in INTERPOL’s 2024 Africa […]
