40 parcels of suspected high-grade marijuana intercepted in Pasay

Authorities recently intercepted 40 inbound parcels containing suspected high-grade marijuana or “kush” worth P14.833 million in Pasay City, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said.

In a statement on Sunday, the PNP said the parcels were seized at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) on February 4 in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies.

The 40 parcels were flagged during routine X-ray screening after authorities received information about the shipments, with a K-9 unit detecting the presence of illegal drugs.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) then conducted a manual inspection of all parcels under the PDEA’s supervision. The seized parcels containing the suspected kush were turned over to the PDEA for proper disposition and further investigation.

“This operation demonstrates the PNP’s unyielding resolve to safeguard our communities,” PNP chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr said.

“Every parcel we stop, every illegal substance we intercept, is a step toward a safer Philippines,” he added. — JMA, GMA Integrated News