The Ministry of the Interior has stepped up efforts to enforce newly introduced guidelines and standards for the importation, retrofitting, usage, and decommissioning of Armoured Bullion vehicles, with a sensitisation and training programme for officers of the Ghana Police Service.
The training, organised with support from the Bank of Ghana, signals a shift from policy formulation to active nationwide enforcement.
It follows the expiration of a 45-day compliance period in January 2026, during which operators were required to regularise their fleet and operations hence with the grace period ended, authorities say enforcement actions have intensified.
The framework outlines detailed requirements for the importation and certification of armoured vehicles, operational safety standards, crew training, vehicle tracking systems, periodic inspections, and decommissioning procedures.
During the training session, the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Mr. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, commended the Ghana Police Service for its dedication to safeguarding public safety.
He recalled a spate of armed attacks on cash-in-transit operations between 2021 and 2023, which resulted in fatalities and significant financial losses , describing the incidents as a stark reminder of the urgent need for stronger regulatory oversight and strict compliance within the sector.
Mr. Terlabi underscored the critical role armoured vehicles play in protecting Ghana’s financial infrastructure, including the transportation of cash, precious minerals, and other high-value assets.
He emphasised that the Ghana Police Service is the primary enforcement body responsible for verifying certifications, ensuring roadworthiness, and identifying non-compliant operators.
“The Police Service must remain professional, vigilant, and resolute in enforcing these standards to prevent security breaches, armed robberies, and avoidable loss of life,” he stated.
The Director-General of the Private Security Organisations Department, COP Dr. Daniel Kwame Afriyie, described the training as a crucial step toward strengthening national security and enhancing oversight within the cash-in-transit industry.
He urged officers to rigorously verify the legitimacy and certification of armoured bullion vehicles encountered during operations and to report any illegal or non-compliant vehicles promptly.
Judith Twumwaa, ISD
