The Ghana Navy, in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Commission and National Security, has intercepted two wooden boats carrying 117 sacks of substances suspected to be Indian hemp at the Ada Estuary in the Greater Accra Region.
The interception took place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation that uncovered an estimated 4.7 tonnes of the suspected narcotic substance.
The consignment comprised dried leaves packaged in more than 80 parcels per sack, with an estimated street value exceeding US$1 million.
According to security officials, the suspects abandoned the boats and their cargo after sighting pursuing naval personnel and fled the scene.
Preliminary intelligence suggested that the substances were being transported out of Ghana.
Speaking at a media briefing in Ada, the Director of Naval Operations at the Naval Headquarters, Naval Captain Festus Osei Brobbey, said the Navy’s riverine detachment had been deployed to strengthen security along the Volta Lake and surrounding communities.
He explained that the deployment was aimed at preventing illicit activities and enhancing security within the waterway and its adjoining communities.
Naval Captain Brobbey emphasised the importance of sustained surveillance and intelligence gathering in tackling criminal activities.
He also commended community members for supporting security agencies with timely information that helps facilitate operations.
The District Chief Executive for Ada East and Chairman of the District Security Committee (DISEC), Mr Kenneth Kofi Kabu Kanor, commended the Ghana Navy and its partner agencies for the interception.
He cautioned residents against allowing the Volta Lake to be used as a transit route for illicit drugs and urged them to report suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.
