The Ghana Navy has intercepted two wooden boats transporting 117 sacks of substances suspected to be Indian hemp at the Ada Estuary. The seized consignment, weighing approximately 4.7 tonnes, is estimated to be worth more than US$1 million. In a Facebook post on Thursday, November 5, 2026, the Navy disclosed that the operation was conducted by its Riverine Command in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and National Security.
The seized substances, identified as dried leaves, were packaged in more than 80 parcels per sack. Preliminary intelligence gathered by the security agencies indicates that the consignment was allegedly being transported out of the country. According to the Navy, the suspects abandoned the two boats and their cargo after noticing the pursuing naval personnel and fled the scene.
Speaking to the media, Director of Naval Operations at Naval Headquarters, Captain Festus Osei Brobbey, revealed that the Navy had deployed a riverine detachment to enhance security along the Volta Lake and its surrounding communities. He explained that the deployment was intended to prevent illegal activities and strengthen security along the waterway. Captain Brobbey further underscored the need for continuous surveillance and intelligence gathering to identify and disrupt criminal operations.
He also praised residents for providing timely information to security agencies, noting that community cooperation plays a vital role in supporting security operations. Meanwhile, Ada East District Chief Executive and Chairman of the District Security Committee (DISEC), Kenneth Kofi Kabu Kanor, warned residents against allowing the Volta Lake to become a transit route for illicit drugs. He urged the public to promptly report suspicious movements and activities to the relevant security authorities.
The latest interception underscores ongoing efforts by security agencies to intensify surveillance along Ghana’s waterways and prevent criminal networks from exploiting them to transport illicit substances.
