The Ministry of the Interior has intensified efforts to enforce newly introduced regulations for Guidelines and Standards for the Importation, Retrofitting, Usage, and Decommissioning of Armoured Bullion Vehicles, by holding a sensitization and training programme for officers of the Ghana Police Service at the Police Headquarters in Accra.
The training, which was facilitated with support from the Bank of Ghana, marks the transition from policy development to active nationwide enforcement. This follows the expiration of a 45-day compliance period in January 2026, for operators to regularise their fleet and operations, after which enforcement actions intensified.
The guidelines and standards, officially launched by the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, on December 4, 2025, set out comprehensive requirements for the importation, certification, operational safety, crew training, vehicle tracking, inspections, and the eventual decommissioning of armoured vehicles.
Speaking at the training, the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, praised the Police Service for its commitment to public safety. He referenced a series of armed attacks on cash-in-transit operations between 2021 and 2023, which led to fatalities and significant cash losses, as a stark reminder of the need for robust regulation.
Hon. Terlabi stressed the vital role of armoured vehicles in protecting Ghana’s financial infrastructure, including the transport of cash, bullion, precious minerals, and other high-value items. He stressed that the Ghana Police Service serves as the primary enforcer, tasked with verifying certifications, roadworthiness, and overall compliance while 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 said.
COP Dr. Daniel Kwame Afriyie, Director-General of the Private Security Organisations Department, highlighted the training as a critical step to bolster national security, enhance monitoring, and ensure compliance within the cash-in-transit sector.
He urged the officers to check the legitimacy and certification of any armoured bullion vehicles encountered during operations, and to report any illegal or non-compliant vehicles.
The programme is part of a broader implementation roadmap that includes further capacity-building initiatives and strengthened inter-agency collaboration.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | GPS Hq
