Authorities intercepted more than ₱1 million worth of high-grade marijuana at the Port of Clark and arrested a drug suspect in Aurora province in two anti-drug operations within a week aimed at curbing illegal narcotics.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC)–Port of Clark said it seized ₱1.068 million worth of high-grade marijuana or kush with the help of the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs.

The shipment, which originated from California, USA, was declared as “jeans” and was scheduled for delivery to Batangas in the second week of January 2026.

Customs said the X-ray Inspection Project detected suspicious images inside the parcel, prompting a physical inspection.

Inspectors later found a plastic bag containing 712 grams of dried marijuana leaves and fruiting tops, which was confirmed through chemical analysis by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).

Authorities served a Warrant of Seizure and Detention against the shipment for alleged violations of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act and the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act.

In a separate operation in Barangay 1 Poblacion, Casiguran, Aurora, police arrested a 39-year-old man, identified only by the alias “Ton On,” during a search warrant operation on January 26, 2026.

Authorities said they recovered suspected shabu worth more than ₱40,000 from the suspect, who is now facing criminal charges. Police said he has not yet issued a statement.

Casiguran Police Chief PMaj. Donna Fe Galban said authorities continue to use multiple strategies to pursue drug suspects.

“Para sa mga drug personalities sa ating bayan, marami pong method. Isa na nga po ang pag-implement ng search warrant to go after po sa kanila. Bukod po sa ating buy-bust saka service of search of warrant, ay ginagamit po natin ang lahat ng pamamaraan to run after those drugs personalities po to go put them behind bars,” Galban said.