{
  "id": 18473631,
  "title": "Ghana Navy intercepts 4.8 tonnes of suspected marijuana destined for Nigeria",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/ghana-navy-intercepts-4-8-tonnes-of-suspected-marijuana-destined-for",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-06T09:02:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/11/06/ghana-navy-intercepts-4-8-tonnes-of-suspected-marijuana-destined-for-nigeria/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the Volta Lake, the Ghana Navy intercepted two boats containing approximately 4.8 tonnes of suspected marijuana destined for Nigeria in a planned operation. The consignment, valued at over a million dollars, consisted of 117 sacks, each holding about 80 packs of the illicit drug. Naval Captain Festus Osei-Brobbey, Director of Naval Operations, reported this at a press conference in Ada. The operation, conducted by the Riverine Command at around 1 AM, discovered the boats hidden along the Volta Lake's banks, approximately 200 meters from Dalave village. The suspects fled upon spotting the Navy's patrol team. Upon reaching Ada-Foah, the boats were searched in the presence of Narcotics Control Commission officials, who found the 117 sacks of suspected marijuana. Preliminary intelligence suggested the consignment was bound for Nigeria. This operation is part of the Navy's broader mission to curb illicit activities in Ghana's maritime domain and prevent the country from serving as a drug trafficking hub. The Director of Naval Operations emphasized the Navy's commitment to the President's zero-tolerance policy on drug trafficking and border security enhancement through intelligence sharing and collaboration with other agencies. The Navy assured the public of its dedication to safeguarding Ghana's territorial waters against drug trafficking and other illicit activities, urging citizens to provide credible information to aid their operations. The seizure was not the first major narcotics interception on the Volta Lake.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Navy has intercepted two boats carrying approximately 4.8 tonnes of suspected marijuana allegedly destined for Nigeria in an intelligence-led operation on the Volta Lake. The post Ghana Navy intercepts 4.8 tonnes of suspected marijuana destined for Nigeria appeared first on Ghana Business News .",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghana Navy intercepts 4.8 tonnes of suspected marijuana on Volta Lake.",
    "Operation discovered 117 sacks with about 80 packs each of marijuana.",
    "Suspects fled upon spotting Navy patrol, operation part of drug trafficking fight."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}