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.
“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.