{
  "id": 7265615,
  "title": "Ghana and INTERPOL make strides in crime fight – CID Director-General",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ghana-and-interpol-make-strides-in-crime-fight-cid-director-general",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-14T06:55:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/09/14/ghana-and-interpol-make-strides-in-crime-fight-cid-director-general/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Ghana, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, led by Commissioner of Police Lydia Yaako Donkor, has collaborated with INTERPOL and other international law enforcement partners to combat transnational organized crime, according to a statement marking the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation. Donkor highlighted that these partnerships have led to the arrest of suspects, recovery of stolen assets, rescue of victims, and disruption of criminal networks operating across borders. The CID Director-General emphasized that as the nature of crime has evolved, international police cooperation has become increasingly vital for addressing cross-border crimes. This year's theme, \"Protecting Against Vulnerability; Building Trust and Legitimacy in Policing,\" underscores the importance of safeguarding victims and restoring trust in policing. Donkor noted that Ghana has been an INTERPOL member since 1958, with the National Central Bureau in Accra facilitating global cooperation. Recent operations, such as Operation Contender 3.0 and Operation Sentinel, have led to significant arrests, seizure of electronic devices, identification of victims, and recovery of stolen funds, demonstrating tangible outcomes of international collaboration. Donkor stressed that these efforts protect vulnerable individuals and recover stolen assets, emphasizing the invaluable nature of restoring a child's safety and dignity. The CID Boss reiterated that police cooperation must transcend national borders to effectively combat the international nature of criminal networks. Ghana's commitment to this global approach remains steadfast, as the service continues to work closely with INTERPOL and partners worldwide to build safer communities.",
  "summary": "Ghana, in collaboration with INTERPOL and other international law-enforcement partners, has made significant strides in combating transnational organised crime, Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has said. The post Ghana and INTERPOL make strides in crime fight – CID Director-General…",
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}