150 stolen Canadian vehicles found in Ghana, Nigeria in Interpol crackdown

Interpol led a two-week operation called “Safe Wheels” across 12 West African countries, uncovering a vehicle trafficking network and seizing over 75 stolen vehicles.
Nearly 150 stolen vehicles, many originating from Canada and some from European countries, were identified during the crackdown.
Significant seizures included six stolen Toyota and Lexus vehicles at the Lagos port in Nigeria, hidden in shipping containers.
The operation involved maintaining checkpoints, inspecting over 12,600 vehicles, and relied on Interpol’s Stolen Motor Vehicle database for real-time identification.
This effort is part of Project Drive Out, a collaborative initiative between Interpol and the Canadian government to disrupt international vehicle smuggling.