The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intercepted a consignment of suspected narcotic drugs valued at GH¢11.2 million in Akatsi in the Volta Region.
The seizure followed an intelligence-led operation over the weekend, according to a report by The Chronicle, which was republished by Citi Newsroom on October 19, 2026.
The suspected cannabis was being transported in a Lexus vehicle when its occupants reportedly abandoned it and fled during the operation.
A source at the Customs Head Office in Accra told The Chronicle that the vehicle bore a fake Ghanaian registration number, making it difficult for investigators to establish its true ownership.
The seized consignment of dried leaves was valued at GH¢11,208,000. However, the report described the substances as suspected narcotics, and did not indicate that laboratory tests had conclusively confirmed their composition.
The operation forms part of wider efforts by Customs and other security agencies to curb the trafficking of prohibited substances across Ghana.
In a related operation in October 2025, Customs officers working with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) intercepted 84 bags of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp concealed in a shipment at one of Ghana’s entry points.
The latest seizure highlights the role of intelligence gathering and cooperation among security agencies in identifying suspected drug consignments.
Investigations are expected to focus on tracing the abandoned vehicle and identifying those responsible for transporting the suspected narcotics. The report did not provide further details about arrests or the next steps in the investigation.
