An intelligence-led operation on November 4, 2026, led to the seizure after Police received information that a consignment of suspected narcotic drugs was being transported through the Volta Lake towards Ada.
According to a press release issued on November 11, 2026 and signed by ASP Dede Dzakpasu, Head of Public Affairs of the Tema Regional Police Command, the Marine Police personnel initially proceeded to Mepe in the Volta Region but discovered upon arrival that the suspects had fled in canoes.
Officers subsequently moved to Big Ada to facilitate the pursuit and intercepted the suspects at about 11:10 pm on Agorta Island. However, the suspects escaped into the river, abandoning their canoe.
Police said, βThe canoe and its contents were subsequently retrieved and conveyed to the Marine Police Base at Ada.β
A search uncovered 53 sacks containing suspected narcotic substances, outboard motors, 30 yellow gallons containing petrol and premix fuel, a cutlass and other items.
When the sacks were opened and counted at the Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Tema on November 5, they were found to contain 3,752 compressed, cello-taped slabs of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
The suspected narcotic substances have been secured as exhibits pending examination.
No arrests have been made so far, but investigations are ongoing to track down those involved.
The Police indicated that βefforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.β
Reaffirming its commitment to tackling drug trafficking, the Command urged the public to provide credible information to support its operations.
βThe 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,β the statement added.
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