Ghana Navy intercepts 4.7 tonnes of Indian hemp at Ada Estuary

Personnel from the Ghana Navy, in a joint operation with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and National Security, intercepted approximately 4.7 tonnes of suspected Indian hemp at the Ada Estuary. The operation, which occurred in the early hours of November 5, 2026, led to the seizure of 117 sacks of the narcotic substance found aboard two abandoned boats. Valued at over one million US dollars, the seizure represents one of the most substantial maritime drug interceptions in recent months.

According to naval authorities, the operation was executed following intelligence-led monitoring of the estuary. Upon sighting the approaching naval personnel, the suspects involved in the transport of the illegal cargo abandoned their vessels and fled into the surrounding areas to evade arrest. Captain Festus Osei Brobbey of the Naval Operations Department emphasized that the success of the mission was a testament to the effective collaboration between the Navy, NACOC, and National Security in securing the nation's territorial waters against transnational organized crime.

Ada East District Chief Executive, Kenneth Kofi Kabu Kanor, praised the professionalism of the security agencies and reiterated the need for community vigilance. He called on residents in coastal towns to assist security forces by providing timely information on suspicious activities that could undermine national security. Meanwhile, Captain Brobbey issued a stern warning to drug traffickers and their financiers, asserting that the Navy has intensified its patrols and will continue to deploy all necessary resources to dismantle maritime drug transit routes.