In a significant anti-narcotics operation, the Ghana Navy intercepted two wooden boats laden with 117 sacks of suspected Indian hemp at the Ada Estuary.
The haul, weighing about 4.7 tonnes and valued at over US$1 million, was recovered by the Riverine Command working with the Narcotics Control Commission and National Security.
According to a Navy statement posted on Facebook on Thursday, 5 November 2026, the dried leaves were carefully packaged in more than 80 parcels inside each sack. Intelligence suggests the consignment was destined for export.
The suspects fled after abandoning the boats when they sighted the approaching naval team.
Captain Festus Osei Brobbey, Director of Naval Operations, explained that a dedicated riverine detachment has been stationed along the Volta Lake to curb illegal activities and improve security for riverside communities.
He stressed that continuous surveillance and reliable intelligence remain critical to identifying and dismantling criminal networks.
Captain Brobbey praised local residents for their cooperation, noting that timely tip-offs from the public had contributed to the success of the operation.
Ada East District Chief Executive Kenneth Kofi Kabu Kanor, who also chairs the District Security Committee, warned residents not to permit the Volta Lake to become a corridor for drug trafficking.
He appealed to community members to remain vigilant and report any unusual movements or activities to the security agencies without delay.
