The Ghana Navy has intercepted a canoe carrying a large quantity of suspected Indian hemp during an operation near Ada, as authorities intensify efforts to curb drug trafficking along the country’s coastline.
In a statement, the Navy said the seizure took place on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Goi, near Ada, following what it described as “credible intelligence.”
Operatives from the Special Boat Squadron tracked and pursued the vessel before intercepting it as it attempted to land on the beach.
“The Ghana Navy has successfully intercepted a canoe carrying 37 sacks of suspected Indian hemp in a maritime interdiction operation,” the statement said.
According to the Navy, the individuals on board fled on sighting the operatives, abandoning the canoe. A subsequent search uncovered 37 sacks of compressed substances believed to be narcotics.
Preliminary checks by the Narcotics Control Commission estimated that each sack contained about 70 parcels, pointing to a significant quantity of the suspected drugs.
Other items retrieved from the canoe included two gallons of premix fuel, five empty gallons and an outboard motor, the statement added.
The Navy said the canoe and all seized items have been handed over to the Narcotics Control Commission for further investigation.
“The Ghana Navy… reassures the public that it remains fully committed to safeguarding Ghana’s territorial integrity and interests,” the statement said.
The interception underscores ongoing concerns about the use of Ghana’s coastal routes for illicit drug trafficking, with security agencies stepping up surveillance and enforcement operations in recent months.
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