Police in the Eastern North Region have intercepted a significant consignment of suspected Indian hemp during a targeted operation on the Volta Lake. The seizure, which occurred near Kwahu Adawso, resulted in the arrest of three suspects.
The suspects — Abraham Agonu, Michael Akuaku, and Confidence Amenuveve — were caught on Tuesday, May 28, 2025, at Asuboni. They were transporting the suspected narcotics across the lake when security forces moved in.
The operation, based on intelligence, uncovered 5,950 parcels of what is believed to be Indian hemp. The leaves, both compressed and uncompressed, were tightly packed in 85 maxi sacks aboard a large engine-powered boat.
Alongside the narcotics, police also retrieved a pump-action shotgun, two outboard motors, and the boat used in the smuggling attempt.
Investigators believe the smuggling was coordinated by a man known only as Felix. He is suspected to have escaped on a separate boat towards the Akate area. A search is underway to track him and other possible accomplices.
The suspects are currently in police custody. They are assisting with ongoing investigations.
Police say this operation forms part of a sustained crackdown on drug trafficking activities along Ghana’s inland waterways. Authorities warn that more operations will follow as efforts intensify to dismantle the networks behind such illicit trade.
