More mailed ‘Ecstasy’ seized

MANILA, Philippines—Authorities have intercepted another parcel at the post office from the Netherlands containing suspected illegal drugs known as “Ecstasy.”

The parcel contained 538 yellow and blue pills suspected to be methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), otherwise known as Ecstasy, according to the Bureau of Customs.

The parcel was the second batch ordered online by suspected supplier and distributor Prabhjot Singh Gill, who said he used the virtual currency bitcoin to make the purchase.—Tina G. Santos

Read more...