IGP leads delegation in high-level engagements with the Netherlands and IACP

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has led a delegation of senior officers of the Ghana Police Service in high-level engagements with the Netherlands Police and the leadership of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) on the sidelines of the IACP 2026 Conference on Monday, October 26, 2026.

The engagements focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation, deepening existing partnerships and exploring new areas of collaboration to combat crime and address emerging security challenges.

At a meeting with the Chief Constable of the Netherlands Central Police, Yvonne Hondema, discussions centred on cooperation in combating human trafficking, drug trafficking, vehicle-related crimes and other transnational offences.

During the meeting, the IGP highlighted existing collaborations involving the Netherlands Police, the Netherlands Embassy in Ghana and the International Justice Mission (IJM).

These partnerships have supported the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) and the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit through training and logistical assistance.

The meeting also acknowledged the successful collaboration among the Ghana Police Service, INTERPOL Accra, INTERPOL The Hague and the Netherlands Police Attaché, which resulted in the arrest and deportation to the Netherlands in September 2026 of two wanted fugitives, including Richard Danso, who had been the subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice since 2020.

The two sides further explored opportunities for collaboration in drug trafficking investigations, the application of artificial intelligence in law enforcement, mentorship and logistical support, including the provision of body cameras and drones.

Discussions also covered efforts to recover vehicles stolen from the Netherlands and transported to Ghana, with more than 15 such vehicles reportedly recovered since September 2025.

Additionally, Ghana was invited to join the UN Women-supported High-Level Network on Gender-Responsive Policing.

At a separate meeting with the IACP leadership, discussions focused on strengthening Ghana's participation in the Association's conferences and training programmes, as well as exploring opportunities for capacity building, technical assistance and policing development in Ghana and across sub-Saharan Africa.

The IACP leadership also invited the IGP to participate in its conference scheduled for June 26 to 29 in Dublin, Ireland. The event is expected to provide another opportunity to deepen international policing cooperation and strengthen professional partnerships.

The engagements reaffirm the Ghana Police Service's commitment to strengthening strategic international partnerships, promoting information exchange, enhancing professional training and adopting best practices to improve its operational capacity.

The meetings were attended by members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), including Michael Nketiah Frimpong, DCOP Grace Ansah-Akrofi and Director of INTERPOL, ACP Naomi Abrebeh Acquah.

Also present was Abass Golfrey, FBI Legal Attaché at the US Embassy in Ghana.



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