The Ghana Navy has intercepted a canoe carrying 37 sacks of suspected Indian hemp during a maritime operation at Goi, south of Sege.

The operation, carried out on Friday, March 27, 2026, followed credible intelligence that led operatives of the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) to track and pursue the suspect vessel as it attempted to land along the coast.

According to naval authorities, the suspects abandoned the canoe and fled upon sighting the operatives, resulting in no arrests.

A search conducted on the vessel uncovered 37 sacks of compressed substances believed to be Indian hemp. Preliminary assessment by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) indicates that each sack contained about 70 parcels.

Additional items retrieved from the canoe included an outboard motor, two gallons of premix fuel, and five empty gallons.

The seized canoe and exhibits have since been transported to the Tema Fishing Harbour and handed over to NACOC for forensic analysis and further investigations.

The interception underscores ongoing efforts by the Ghana Navy to clamp down on illicit drug trafficking within the country’s territorial waters. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to maintaining maritime security and protecting national interests.