SHABU DECLARED AS DOCUMENTS INTERCEPTED AT NAIA

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), in collaboration with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), intercepted an outbound cargo containing shabu falsely declared as documents.

The shipment, originating from Muntinlupa City and bound for Italy, raised suspicion during routine scanning procedures.

Upon physical examination, authorities uncovered 20 sachets of suspected shabu concealed inside seven small plastic packs, totaling approximately 100 grams and with an estimated street value of P680,000.

BOC-NAIA promptly turned over the confiscated drugs to PDEA for further investigation and to initiate legal proceedings against those involved in this illegal trade, in violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, and Republic Act 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA).

Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio affirmed: “The BOC remains steadfast in its mission to safeguard the Philippines against all forms of smuggling and illicit trade.”

Under the leadership of its district collector, attorney Yasmin O. Mapa, BOC-NAIA continues to strengthen border protection measures to combat illegal activities.