Over ₱60M worth of shabu, marijuana seized at NAIA

More than P60 million worth of illegal drugs were intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on February 13, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said.

According to a statement on Sunday,police shared that a German citizen’s luggage was flagged at the NAIA Terminal 3 Customs International Arrival Area.

Closer inspection revealed over eight kilograms of suspected shabu was hidden inside a false compartment.

The suspect was immediately arrested, and the contraband seized.

Meanwhile, four inbound parcels containing around 3.8 kilograms of suspected marijuana from Thailand and Canada were intercepted at the Central Mail Exchange Center and turned over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for proper disposition. 

The police is now conducting further investigation into linked suspects from Cavite, Kalinga, Pampanga, and several other provinces.

"Ang tagumpay na ito ay patunay ng determinasyon ng ating mga personnel sa pagpapatupad ng batas at pagprotekta sa ating mga komunidad… (This success is proof of our personnels’ determination to implement the law and protect our communities…) This accomplishment aligns with the PNP Focused Agenda through Enhanced Managing Police Operations. We remain committed to staying ahead of illegal activities and ensuring that our borders remain secure,” shared PNP chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez. —Jiselle Anne C. Casucian/RF, GMA Integrated News