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 suspects escaped into the river.
An intelligence-led operation on November 4, 2026, resulted in the seizure after Police received information that suspected narcotic drugs were being transported across the Volta Lake towards Ada.
In a press release issued on November 11, 2026, and signed by ASP Dede Dzakpasu, Head of Public Affairs for the Tema Regional Police Command, the Marine Police said officers initially travelled to Mepe in the Volta Region. On arrival, however, they learned that the suspects had fled in canoes.
The officers then proceeded to Big Ada to support the pursuit and intercepted the suspects at about 11:10 pm on Agorta Island. The suspects escaped into the river, leaving their canoe behind.
Police stated, “The canoe and its contents were subsequently retrieved and conveyed to the Marine Police Base at Ada.”
A search of the canoe yielded 53 sacks of suspected narcotic substances, outboard motors, 30 yellow gallons containing petrol and premix fuel, a cutlass, and other items.
When Police opened and counted the sacks at the Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Tema on November 5, they found 3,752 compressed, cello-taped slabs of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
The suspected narcotic substances have been secured as exhibits and are awaiting examination.
No arrests have been made to date, but investigations are continuing to locate those involved. Police said that “efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.”
The Command reiterated its commitment to combating drug trafficking and urged the public to share credible information in support of its operations.
The Command reiterated its commitment to combating drug trafficking and urged the public to provide credible information to help the Police address such criminal activity, the statement added.
