The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, led a delegation of senior Ghana Police Service officers in high-level talks with the Netherlands Police and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) during the IACP 2026 Conference on Monday, 26th October 2026.
The discussions focused on boosting bilateral cooperation, expanding existing partnerships, and exploring new ways to tackle crime and emerging security challenges.
In a meeting with Yvonne Hondema, Chief Constable of the Netherlands Central Police, key topics included combating human trafficking, drug trafficking, vehicle-related crimes, and other transnational offences. The IGP highlighted ongoing collaboration with the Netherlands Police, the Netherlands Embassy in Ghana, and the International Justice Mission (IJM), particularly supporting DOVVSU and the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit through training and logistics.
The meeting also highlighted successful cooperation among the Ghana Police Service, INTERPOL Accra, INTERPOL The Hague, and the Netherlands Police Attaché, which led to the arrest and extradition of two wanted fugitives to the Netherlands in September 2026, including Richard Danso, who had been on an INTERPOL Red Notice since 2020.
Further discussions explored collaboration on drug trafficking investigations, the use of artificial intelligence in policing, mentorship, and logistical support such as body cameras and drones. The recovery of stolen vehicles brought into Ghana from the Netherlands was also addressed, with over 15 such recoveries since September 2025. Ghana received an invitation to join the UN Women-supported High-Level Network on Gender Responsive Policing.
In a separate meeting with IACP leaders, discussions centred on enhancing Ghana’s role in IACP conferences and training programs, along with opportunities for capacity building and technical support in Ghana and Sub-Saharan Africa.
The IACP also invited the IGP to attend its upcoming conference in Dublin, Ireland, from 26th to 29th June 2027, to further strengthen global policing cooperation.
These engagements reaffirm the Ghana Police Service’s dedication to strategic international partnerships, knowledge sharing, and improving operational capacity.
The meetings included members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) such as Michael Nketiah Frimpong, DCOP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, INTERPOL Director ACP Naomi Abrebeh Acquah, and the FBI legal attaché at the US Embassy in Ghana, Abass Golfrey.
Notable attendees were Superintendent Attoh; IACP President Vincent Talicci; Vince Hawkes, Global Policing Director; ACP Naomi Acquah, Director of NCB Accra (INTERPOL); David Rausch, IACP President; Christian Tetteh Yohuno, IGP; Vincent Vleesenbeek, International Vice President; and Terrence Cunningham, Deputy Executive Director and COO for IACP.
By Peter Quao Adattor/paqmediagh
