The Ghana Navy has intercepted a canoe carrying 37 sacks of substances suspected to be Indian hemp during a maritime operation near Ada in the Greater Accra Region.

According to a press release issued by the Ghana Armed Forces on March 29, 2026, the operation was conducted on Friday, March 27, at Goi, a coastal community south of Sege. Personnel from the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) acted on intelligence to track and pursue the canoe as it attempted to land on the beach.

The suspects reportedly fled upon spotting the naval operatives, abandoning both the vessel and its contents. A subsequent search revealed 37 sacks of compressed materials believed to be cannabis.

Preliminary assessment by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) indicated that each sack could contain approximately 70 parcels of the suspected substance. In addition to the sacks, officers recovered two gallons of premix fuel, five empty gallons, and an outboard motor.

The seized items and the canoe have since been handed over to NACOC for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The Ghana Navy reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the country’s territorial waters and combating illegal activities along the coastline.