The Ghana Navy has intercepted a large consignment of suspected Indian hemp during a coastal patrol operation near Sege in the Greater Accra Region.
The operation, carried out on Friday, March 27, 2026, involved personnel from the Navy’s Special Boat Squadron (SBS), who acted on intelligence to track a suspicious canoe attempting to land at Goi, a coastal community south of Sege.
According to naval authorities, the suspects on board the canoe fled into nearby bushes upon spotting the approaching security team, abandoning both the vessel and its contents. No arrests were made during the operation.
A subsequent search of the canoe uncovered 37 sacks of compressed substances believed to be cannabis. Each sack is estimated to contain approximately 70 parcels, indicating a significant quantity of the illicit substance.
In addition to the suspected narcotics, officers recovered several items from the canoe, including an outboard motor, two gallons of premix fuel, and five empty gallons. The vessel and all retrieved exhibits were transported to the Tema Fishing Harbour for further handling.
The seized items have since been handed over to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) for detailed investigation and forensic analysis to confirm the nature of the substances and trace their origin.
The interception forms part of ongoing efforts by the Ghana Navy to clamp down on drug trafficking activities along the country’s coastline. Authorities say such operations are critical in preventing Ghana’s territorial waters from being used as transit routes for illegal substances.
Naval officials have reiterated their commitment to safeguarding the nation’s maritime borders and intensifying surveillance operations to deter criminal networks operating at sea.
The incident highlights the persistent challenge of drug trafficking in coastal areas and the importance of coordinated security efforts to combat the illegal trade. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the individuals behind the abandoned shipment.
