Customs uncovers P2.5-M marijuana declared as denim jeans

Date:

Share post:

DAVAO CITY —The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Clark on Wednesday said it confiscated over PHP2 million worth of “kush” or high-grade marijuana in a shipment declared as denim jeans.

District collector Lawyer Elvira Cruz, of BOC-Port of Clark in a statement said her agency uncovered 1,514 grams of kush marijuana worth PHP2.498 million through its border security measures.

The examination and seizure were conducted last May 15 but the agency released the press statement only on Wednesday.

During the inspection, “three jog-sealed bags containing dried leaves and fruiting tops” were discovered.

The statement added that a warrant of seizure and detention against the shipment for violation of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act with the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2000 has been issued.

spot_img

Related articles

Macacua pulls back amid shifting BARMM alliances

COTABATO CITY  (May 1) — With political rivalries intensifying ahead of the Bangsamoro’s first parliamentary elections, interim Chief...

ICC taps UK judge to lead Duterte trial, spotlight returns to Davao roots

DAVAO CITY  (May 1) — The International Criminal Court has appointed British judge Joanna Korner to head the...

DOLE pushes early dispute settlement to keep labor conflicts from escalating

ZAMBOANGA CITY  (May 1) — A new partnership among labor agencies and local employment offices is aiming to...

BARMM rolls out unified aid database to tighten delivery, curb leakages

MSSD-BARMM Minister Raissa Jajurie delivers her video message during the launch of the Beneficiary Data Management System (BDMS)...