Ghana Navy smashes a multimillion‑dollar drug smuggling attempt at the Ada Estuary, seizing 4.7 tonnes of suspected Indian hemp hidden in 117 sacks. The haul, valued at over one million US dollars, was intercepted at 1 a.m. on Thursday, November 5 2026.
Massive Seizure at Ada Estuary
Naval operatives halted two wooden boats loaded with the contraband after receiving intelligence about the movement of narcotics through the Volta Lake estuary. The vessels were carrying more than 80 parcels per sack, totaling 117 sacks destined for Nigeria.
Crew members abandoned the boats and fled when the Riverine Command teams arrived. The swift response prevented any immediate arrests.
Captain Festus Osei Brobbey, Director of Naval Operations, warned that the Navy will not tolerate financiers, sponsors or organisers of illicit drug trafficking. He pledged to intensify surveillance, deploy the Riverine Detachment along the Volta Lake, and urged the public to provide credible, actionable intelligence.
The public is encouraged to support security agencies by reporting suspicious activities. Such cooperation strengthens Ghana’s fight against drug trafficking.
Kenneth Kofi Kabu Kanor, Ada East District Chief Executive and chairman of the District Security Committee, praised the joint operation. He cautioned residents not to let the Volta Lake become a transit route for illicit drugs and urged the public to report any suspicious movements to security authorities.
Kanor assured the Navy of the Assembly’s logistical backing and appealed to relevant institutions for additional support to reinforce the fight against drug trafficking. This support will enhance operational capacity.
