The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a canoe transporting 3,752 slabs of suspected Indian hemp during an intelligence-led operation on the Volta Lake at Ada in the Greater Accra Region.
The operation, conducted by Marine Police personnel on November 4, 2026, led to the recovery of 53 sacks containing the suspected narcotic substances. However, the individuals transporting the consignment escaped after abandoning the canoe and its contents.
According to a police statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, the operation followed intelligence that a consignment of suspected narcotic drugs was being transported from Jemeniweres through the Volta Lake towards Ada.
Marine Police officers initially proceeded to Mepe in the Volta Region but discovered upon arrival that the suspects had fled in their canoes.
The officers subsequently moved to Big Ada to continue the pursuit.
At about 11:10 p.m., the team intercepted the suspects at Agorta Island in Ada. The individuals, however, managed to escape into the river, leaving their canoe behind.
A search of the vessel led to the recovery of 53 sacks, two outboard motors, 30 yellow gallons containing petrol and premix fuel, a cutlass and other articles.
The canoe and its contents were transported to the Marine Police Base at Ada.
A further search conducted at the Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Tema on November 5 revealed 3,752 compressed and cello-taped slabs of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
The suspected narcotics have since been secured as exhibits pending examination.
The police said no arrests had been made in connection with the operation, adding that investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.
The Tema Regional Police Command has urged the public to provide credible information to support efforts to combat drug trafficking.
The seizure forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt the transportation of suspected narcotic substances through waterways in the region.
