NACOC takes custody of 37 sacks of suspected cannabis seized by Ghana Navy

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has seized 37 sacks of substances suspected to be cannabis following a successful maritime interception carried out by the Ghana Navy. The operation took place on Friday, March 27, at Goi, near Ada, as part of intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking along Ghana’s coastline.

According to preliminary assessments by NACOC, each sack is believed to contain roughly 70 individual parcels of the suspected cannabis, pointing to a substantial quantity likely intended for distribution. Authorities have described the haul as a significant blow to organized drug trafficking networks operating along Ghana’s maritime routes.

In addition to the suspected cannabis, the team recovered items believed to have been used in the smuggling operation, including an outboard motor, two gallons of premix fuel, and five empty containers. The canoe used to transport the substances, along with all recovered equipment, has been handed over to NACOC for further investigation and potential legal proceedings.

The operation, coordinated with the Special Boat Squadron, underscores the ongoing collaboration between NACOC and the Ghana Navy in patrolling coastal areas to prevent illegal drug shipments. Surveillance efforts in the region have reportedly been increased in the wake of the seizure, as authorities seek to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attempted smuggling.

NACOC has confirmed that investigations are underway to track down the perpetrators, with the goal of prosecuting them under Ghana’s narcotics and drug trafficking laws. Officials emphasize that such operations are part of a broader strategy to secure Ghana’s maritime borders and curb the flow of illegal drugs into the country.