MANILA, Philippines – NASABAT ng Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) ang inbound parcel na naglalaman ng tinatayang P480,400 halaga ng illegal drugs sa paliparan nitong Enero 16.
Ang matagumpay na operation ay ikinasa ng magkasanib na pwersa ng Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency at ng NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group.
“The parcel, declared as accessories and candies, was subjected to physical examination after exhibiting suspicious indicators. Inspection revealed approximately 320 grams of dried marijuana (kush) with an estimated street value of ₱480,000.00, as well as eight vape cartridges containing cannabis oil,” anang BOC sa inilabas na pahayag nitong Linggo.
Ang nakumpiskang mga kontrabando at claimant ay dinala sa PDEA para sa wastong disposition, at pagsasagawa ng inquest proceedings sa paglabag sa Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 at Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.
“This interception underscores the Bureau’s continued efforts to detect and prevent the entry of illegal drugs through postal and courier channels. We remain firm in safeguarding our borders and protecting the public,” sabi ni BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno. (Dave Baluyot)
