P85M ECSTACY DECLARED AS DOG FOOD SEIZED IN PASAY CITY

AGENTS of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and members of the NAIA – Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (IADITG) on Monday seized some P85 million worth of party drug ecstasy declared as dog food at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) in Pasay City.

Four men who claimed the shipment were arrested.

The shipment from The Netherlands consists of eight large packages that arrived on March 19 were misdeclared as “dog food.” It was consigned to a resident of Cabanatuan City.

Ecstasy is a Class-A drug, which is an artificial stimulant, popular among clubbers. Those who take the drug can have a rush of energy which makes them alert, excited and happy.

Authorities said those taking the drug can feel anxious or get panic attacks, and develop confused episodes, paranoia, or even psychosis.

The seized parcels were turned over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for proper disposition.

Charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 in relation to the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act were filed against the owners of the seized packages.