The Ghana Navy has intercepted two wooden boats transporting 117 sacks of substances suspected to be Indian hemp, weighing approximately 4.7 tonnes and estimated to be worth more than US$1 million, at the Ada Estuary.
According to a Facebook post published on Thursday, November 5, 2026, the operation was conducted by the Ghana Navy’s Riverine Command in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and National Security.
The suspected narcotics were made up of dried leaves packed into more than 80 parcels in each sack. Preliminary intelligence gathered by the security agencies indicates that the consignment was allegedly being transported out of Ghana.
Suspects Escape After Ghana Navy Drug Interception
The Ghana Navy disclosed that the individuals transporting the suspected Indian hemp abandoned the two wooden boats and their cargo after noticing that naval personnel were pursuing them.
The suspects reportedly fled the scene, leaving behind the entire consignment.
The interception forms part of ongoing efforts by Ghana’s security agencies to combat drug trafficking and prevent the country’s waterways from being used as routes for illegal activities.
Ghana Navy Strengthens Security Along Volta Lake
Speaking to the media, the Director of Naval Operations at Naval Headquarters, Captain Festus Osei Brobbey, said the Navy had deployed a riverine detachment to strengthen security along the Volta Lake and nearby communities.
He explained that the deployment was intended to prevent criminal activities, improve maritime security and strengthen surveillance across the waterway.
Captain Brobbey emphasised that continuous monitoring and intelligence gathering are essential to detecting and disrupting organised criminal operations.
He also praised residents of surrounding communities for providing timely information to security agencies, noting that public cooperation plays an important role in supporting security operations.
Ada East DCE Warns Against Drug Trafficking Through Volta Lake
The Ada East District Chief Executive and Chairman of the District Security Committee (DISEC), Kenneth Kofi Kabu Kanor, cautioned residents against allowing the Volta Lake to become a transit route for illegal drugs.
He urged community members to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements, boat activities and other potentially criminal conduct to the appropriate security authorities.
The latest Ghana Navy operation highlights intensified efforts by the Navy, NACOC and National Security to strengthen surveillance along Ghana’s waterways and prevent the transportation of illicit substances.
The interception of the suspected 4.7-tonne Indian hemp consignment also underscores the importance of cooperation between security agencies and local communities in the fight against drug trafficking in Ghana.
Source: newsthemegh.com