Cutoms seizes PhP1.4 million worth of illegal drugs in five air parcels

By: Paul Palacio

Date:

September 27, 2024

A physical examination of the parcels revealed that four contained 27 vape cartridges filled with cannabis oil, while the fifth contained 1,049 grams of kush (high-grade marijuana). The total street value of the seized drugs is PhP1,470,220.

All confiscated substances have been turned over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for further investigation and potential charges under Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and Republic Act 10863 (Customs Modernization and Tariff Act).

BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio highlighted the Port’s proactive approach, stating, “The fight against illegal drugs is a continuous challenge, and every successful interception strengthens our resolve to protect the country from this persistent threat.”

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Paul Palacio

Paul Trajera Palacio, a veteran news anchor got his Mass Communication Curriculum from University of Mindanao-Davao Campus. He is the current News Anchor of Newsline Philippines.

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Cutoms seizes PhP1.4 million worth of illegal drugs in five air parcels

DAVAO CITY — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) intercepted illegal drugs valued at approximately PhP1.4 million concealed in five parcels at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport last week.

A physical examination of the parcels revealed that four contained 27 vape cartridges filled with cannabis oil, while the fifth contained 1,049 grams of kush (high-grade marijuana). The total street value of the seized drugs is PhP1,470,220.

All confiscated substances have been turned over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for further investigation and potential charges under Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and Republic Act 10863 (Customs Modernization and Tariff Act).

BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio highlighted the Port’s proactive approach, stating, “The fight against illegal drugs is a continuous challenge, and every successful interception strengthens our resolve to protect the country from this persistent threat.”

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