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THE <\/strong>Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) intercepted at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) a shipment from Thailand containing dried marijuana or kush with an estimated value of P76 million.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The illegal drugs were found inside five balikbayan boxes, where two were smaller boxes.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) of the MICP received an information about a shipment that allegedly contained illegal drugs that were misdeclared or underdeclared items.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Following the report, MICP district collector Romeo Rosales immediately issued an alert order against the reported shipment.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The subject shipment underwent physical examination on February 27, 2024, revealing approximately 63,360 grams of dried marijuana or kush, with a standard drug price of P1,200 per gram, according to the PDEA.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n An investigation is ongoing to determine if there is still a presence of illicit substances and other prohibited items concealed inside other balikbayan boxes.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio hailed the MICP and the CIIS for the successful operation.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cOver the past year, the BOC has consistently demonstrated dedication in thwarting the infiltration of controlled substances across our borders. 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