Tema Regional Police Intercept 2,213 Slabs of Suspected Indian Hemp on River Volta

The Tema Regional Police Command has dealt a significant blow to narcotics trafficking following the interception of a wooden canoe carrying 2,213 slabs of suspected Indian hemp on the River Volta. The operation, conducted by the Marine Police Detachment, took place during a routine patrol in the early hours of September 17 near Tuanikopey Island, located in the Ada area. The massive haul was discovered after the occupants of the vessel abandoned their cargo and fled upon spotting the approaching police unit. According to police reports, the patrol team noticed the suspicious wooden canoe at approximately 12:45 a.m. As the officers moved in to investigate, the individuals on board steered toward the banks of the river and escaped into the nearby bushes. A subsequent search of the abandoned vessel revealed 29 sacks containing the 2,213 slabs of dried leaves, which were carefully wrapped in cellotape. In addition to the narcotics, authorities recovered 14 gallons of pre-mixed fuel and two Yamaha outboard motors used to power the craft. The seized substances and equipment have been transported to the Ada District Police Headquarters for further examination and storage as evidence. The Tema Regional Police Command is actively pursuing leads to identify and apprehend the suspects who fled the scene. While investigations continue, the police have issued a stern warning against the illegal trade and transportation of narcotics, emphasizing the security risks such activities pose to the region. The police are urging members of the public, particularly residents of the communities along the River Volta, to provide any information that could lead to the arrest of the boat's owners or its occupants. This successful interception highlights the increased vigilance of the Marine Police in patrolling Ghana's waterways to curb criminal activities, including the smuggling of contraband and illegal substances.