P7.3 million worth of illegal drugs seized in Pasay

P7.3 million worth of illegal drugs seized in Pasay

/ 10:49 PM August 01, 2024

The Bureau of Customs seized P7.3 million worth of illegal drugs on July 26.

The Bureau of Customs seized P7.3 million worth of illegal drugs on July 26. (Photo courtesy of Bureau of Customs)

MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized P7.3-million worth of illegal drugs at the Central Mail Exchange Center in Pasay City last Friday.

In a statement released on Thursday, the illegal drugs were discovered inside three air parcels by Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-Naia) along with Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, and Naia Inter-agency Drug Interdiction Task Group.

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“A physical examination of the parcels revealed 96 disposable vape cartridges filled with cannabis oil, 468 grams of kush (a high-grade marijuana), and 957 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu), with a total estimated street value of PhP 7,386,672,” said BOC.

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The packages that came from the United States and Pakistan were meant to be sent to recipients of Cebu City, Bacolod City, and Naga City.

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The intercepted illegal drugs will undergo investigations for potential charges of violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.

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