By Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo
Ada, Nov. 12, GNA – The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted and recovered a canoe carrying 3,752 slabs of suspected Indian hemp during an intelligence-led operation along the Volta Lake at Ada.
The operation, conducted by Marine Police personnel on November 4, followed intelligence that a consignment of suspected narcotic drugs was being transported from Jemeniweres through the Volta Lake towards Ada.
A police statement signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Dede Dzakpasu, Head of Public Affairs, said the personnel first proceeded to Mepe in the Volta Region, where they discovered that the suspects had fled in canoes, adding that the team subsequently moved to Big Ada to facilitate the pursuit.
At about 2310 hours, the suspects were intercepted on Agorta Island but escaped into the river, abandoning their canoe, which was retrieved together with its contents and conveyed to the Marine Police Base at Ada.
A search of the canoe revealed 53 sacks containing suspected narcotic substances, outboard motors, 30 yellow gallons containing petrol and premix fuel, a cutlass and other items.
The statement said the sacks were opened and counted on November 5 at the Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Tema, revealing 3,752 compressed and cello-taped slabs of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
It added that the suspected substances have been secured as exhibits pending examination, stating that no arrests have been made, while efforts were ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects.
The command reiterated its commitment to combating drug trafficking and urged the public to volunteer credible information to assist the police in tackling criminal activities.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade
Writer: Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo, GNA
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