The Eastern North Regional Police Command has arrested three individuals in connection with a large-scale drug smuggling operation involving the illegal transportation of what is suspected to be Indian hemp—commonly referred to as “wee”—across the Volta Lake.
According to initial police reports, the suspects were intercepted while attempting to ferry 5,950 parcels of the suspected narcotic substance, some compressed and others loose, likely in an attempt to disguise or reduce the shipment’s bulk.
The arrest took place during a special operation aimed at clamping down on rising drug trafficking activities along the lake route, which has increasingly become a hotspot for smuggling illicit substances.
The Operation and Arrests
Acting on intelligence, the police set up surveillance and successfully intercepted the suspects during a late-night operation.
The contraband was found concealed in multiple containers, tightly packed and ready for distribution, presumably to other parts of the country or for export.
The suspects, whose identities have not yet been released publicly pending further investigations, are currently in police custody and assisting with ongoing inquiries.
They are expected to be charged under Ghana’s Narcotic Control Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019), which prohibits the possession, transportation, and distribution of narcotic drugs without lawful authority.
Volta Lake Becoming a Drug Trafficking Corridor
This incident has raised fresh concerns about the use of Volta Lake as a smuggling corridor. Its vast expanse and remote entry points make it difficult to monitor consistently, and traffickers appear to be exploiting these vulnerabilities.
Law enforcement agencies have pledged to step up surveillance and increase cooperation with local communities and naval patrol units to curb the growing menace.
Authorities Call for Vigilance
The Eastern North Regional Police Command has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity, especially in and around the lake areas.
They also reiterated their commitment to dismantling networks involved in the cultivation, transportation, and sale of illegal drugs.
Meanwhile, authorities are continuing their investigation to uncover the larger network possibly behind the operation.
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