Over P480K worth of illegal drugs seized in NAIA

The Bureau of Customs - Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) intercepted an inbound parcel containing P480,400 worth of illegal drugs at the airport last January 16. 

“The parcel, declared as accessories and candies, was subjected to physical examination after exhibiting suspicious indicators. Inspection revealed approximately 320 grams of dried marijuana (kush) with an estimated street value of  ?480,000.00, as well as eight vape cartridges containing cannabis oil valued at ?400,” BOC said in a statement Sunday. 

The operation was conducted in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group. 

The seized items and the claimant were turned over to the PDEA for proper disposition and inquest proceedings for violation of Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, said BOC. 

“This interception underscores the Bureau’s continued efforts to detect and prevent the entry of illegal drugs through postal and courier channels. We remain firm in safeguarding our borders and protecting the public,” said BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno. — Vince Angelo Ferreras/RF, GMA Integrated News