{
  "id": 19599547,
  "title": "Police seize 3,752 slabs of suspected Indian hemp at Ada",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/police-seize-3-752-slabs-of-suspected-indian-hemp-at-ada",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T04:01:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/police-seize-3752-slabs-of-suspected-indian-hemp-at-ada/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 4, 2026, Tema Regional Police Command intercepted a canoe en route to Ada in the Greater Accra Region, carrying 3,752 slabs of suspected Indian hemp. After escaping the interception, the suspects abandoned their canoe along with the illicit cargo, which comprised 53 sacks, two outboard motors, 30 gallons of petrol and premix fuel, a cutlass and other items. The operation followed a tip-off that narcotics were being transported from Jemeniweres through the Volta Lake. Initially, Marine Police moved to Mepe in the Volta Region, but the suspects had fled by the time they arrived. The team then proceeded to Big Ada to pursue the fleeing suspects. At around 11:10 p.m., officers intercepted the suspects at Agorta Island, but they managed to flee into the river, leaving their canoe behind. Upon arrival at the Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Tema on November 5, the recovered slabs were identified as compressed and cello-taped Indian hemp. The narcotics are now on display as evidence awaiting examination. Despite no arrests being made, the police are continuing investigations to identify and apprehend those involved. The Tema Regional Police Command has called on the public to provide credible information to help combat drug trafficking, emphasizing the importance of their efforts to disrupt the transportation of suspected narcotics through waterways in the region.",
  "summary": "The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a canoe carrying 3,752 slabs of suspected Indian hemp during an intelligence-led operation on the Volta Lake at Ada in the Greater Accra Region.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Bono Region: Police arrest 2 suspects with 41 slabs of suspected cannabis at Twumasikrom checkpoint",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/bono-region-police-arrest-2-suspects-with-41-slabs-of-suspected",
        "published": "2026-11-11T16:31:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}