Ada: Suspects escape as Police seize 3,752 slabs of suspected Indian hemp

Suspects transporting a large consignment of suspected Indian hemp along the Volta Lake have escaped after abandoning their canoe during a police interception at Agorta Island in Ada.

The Tema Regional Police Command said the operation led to the recovery of 3,752 slabs of suspected Indian hemp, with no arrests recorded so far.

In a statement dated Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the Police said, “The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted and recovered a canoe loaded with suspected narcotic drugs during an intelligence-led operation along the Volta Lake at Ada.”

According to the statement, the operation followed intelligence received on November 4 that a consignment of suspected narcotic drugs was being transported from Jemeniweres through the Volta Lake towards Ada.

Marine Police personnel were deployed to Mepe in the Volta Region to intercept the consignment. However, upon reaching the area, officers discovered that the suspects had fled in canoes.

The team proceeded to Big Ada to facilitate the pursuit, eventually intercepting the suspects at about 11:10 p.m. on Agorta Island.

The suspects managed to escape into the river, leaving their canoe behind. Police subsequently retrieved the vessel and transported it, together with its contents, to the Marine Police Base at Ada.

Further searches 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.

A count conducted at the Regional CID in Tema on November 5 established that the 53 sacks contained 3,752 compressed and cello-taped slabs of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.

The substances have been secured as exhibits pending examination, while the Police say investigations are continuing to identify and apprehend the suspects.

“No arrests have been made so far, and efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects,” the statement said.

The Tema Regional Police Command also assured the public of its commitment to tackling drug trafficking and called for public support.

“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.