62-year-old Canadian woman who tried to smuggle shabu undergoes inquest

The 62-year-old Canadian citizen who was arrested for trying to smuggle shabu at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) underwent inquest proceedings at the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday, according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).

PDEA said the woman, identified only as “Grace”, underwent inquest for violation of Section 5, Article II of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. 

According to the agency, Grace was arrested at NAIA Terminal 3 with 24 kilograms of suspected shabu on July 14, Monday.

Authorities found multiple foil-wrapped transparent plastic packages hidden in large garbage bags inside Grace’s luggage. 

The PDEA said that initial field testing confirmed the substance to be shabu. However, samples were turned over to the PDEA Laboratory Service for confirmation. 

Authorities also retrieved a Canadian passport, two airline boarding passes, a mobile phone, an identification card, and a baggage declaration form. — Joahna Lei Casilao/RF, GMA Integrated News