The Tema Regional Police Command has seized 3,752 slabs of suspected Indian hemp after intercepting a canoe transporting the consignment on the Volta
The Tema Regional Police Command has seized 3,752 slabs of suspected Indian hemp after intercepting a canoe transporting the consignment on the Volta Lake near Ada.
The operation, conducted on 4 November 2026, followed intelligence received by the Police that suspected narcotic substances were being moved across the lake towards Ada.
Marine Police officers first travelled to Mepe in the Volta Region to investigate the information. However, by the time they arrived, the suspects had escaped in canoes, according to a statement issued by the Tema Regional Police Command.
The officers then moved to Big Ada to support the pursuit. At about 11:10 pm, they intercepted the suspects on Agorta Island, but those involved abandoned their canoe and fled into the river.
The Police said: “The canoe and its contents were subsequently retrieved and conveyed to the Marine Police Base at Ada.”
A search of the canoe revealed 53 sacks containing suspected narcotic substances. Officers also recovered outboard motors, 30 yellow gallons containing petrol and premix fuel, a cutlass and other items.
The sacks were transported to the Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Tema, where they were opened and counted on 5 November.
Police said the sacks contained 3,752 compressed slabs of dried leaves. Each slab had been wrapped in cello tape and was suspected to contain Indian hemp.
The substances have been secured as exhibits while they await examination.
No arrests have been made in connection with the seizure, but investigations are continuing as the Police work to identify and locate the suspects.
A press release issued on 11 November 2026 and signed by ASP Dede Dzakpasu, Head of Public Affairs for the Tema Regional Police Command, said: “efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.”
The Command also restated its commitment to tackling drug trafficking and appealed to the public to provide credible information that could assist the investigation and other operations against the trade.
“The Command assures the public of its commitment to combating drug trafficking and urges the public to volunteer credible information to assist the Police in tackling such criminal activities,” the statement added.
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