Customs seizes P852k worth of kush at NAIA

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Wednesday seized a parcel containing 533 grams of kush or high-grade marijuana with an estimated street value of P852,000 at the Central Mail Exchange Center in Pasay City.

In a statement, the BOC said the parcel, which was misdeclared as “5 pcs. clothes,” was shipped from California and was consigned to a certain Aura Talob of Davao City.

A field test conducted by the Customs Anti-Illegal Drug Task Force and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency confirmed that the seized package contained high-grade marijuana.

The seized parcel was immediately turned over to PDEA for further investigation.

Individuals involved in the illegal importation will face charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (Republic Act No. 9165) in relation to the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (RA No. 10863). -Ma. Angelica Garcia/NB, GMA News