The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced the arrest of five persons suspected to be involved in the manufacturing and distribution of fake DV number plates across the country.
In a statement issued by the Authority on Tuesday, March 10, the arrests were carried out in a joint operation with National Security following intelligence gathered on the activities of the suspected network.
The suspects were picked up at Lapaz, Narhman, Tarkwa and Kumasi.
They have since been arraigned before court, remanded into custody and are expected to reappear on March 17, 2026. Two additional suspects identified in the intelligence chain are currently at large.
The statement indicated that many of the fake DV plates released by the cartel were distributed together with forged motor insurance documents to create the impression that the plates were authentic.
The DVLA cautioned the general public about the infiltration of fake DV plates within the system and urged motorists to remain vigilant.
It further explained that individuals who qualify for DV plates under Regulation 23 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180) have been adequately supplied with the plates upon application to the Authority.
The Authority also warned that Subregulation II of Regulation 23 of L.I. 2180 prohibits and criminalizes the forging and use of forged DV plates, as well as driving a vehicle that displays a forged or duplicate plate.
The statement emphasized that the qualification requirements for the use of DV plates are clearly outlined under the law and persons who violate the provisions will be in breach of the regulations.
