The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the theft of a Toyota Land Cruiser belonging to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Tarkwa, Western Region.
The suspect, identified as Salifu Gariba, was apprehended by officers of the Northern Regional Police Command on April 16, 2025, at Kukobila, along the Tamale–Bolgatanga highway. The stolen vehicle, a Toyota Land Cruiser with registration number GS 1845-23, was recovered during the operation.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle was stolen in the early hours of April 15, 2025, from the residence of an EPA staff member located in Budo City, a suburb of Tarkwa.
The suspect is currently in police custody and will be processed for court in accordance with legal procedures.
The Ghana Police Service has reiterated its commitment to combating vehicle theft and ensuring that all perpetrators are brought to justice.
By Peter Quao Adattor
