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BOC seizes P4.43-million illegal drugs in int’l parcels
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) successfully intercepted approximately P4.43 million worth of ecstasy and heroin at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
The seizure involved six parcels containing 1,330 ecstasy tablets and 362 grams of heroin, originating from Ireland, the Netherlands, and Thailand.
These illegal drugs were discovered concealed within packages falsely declared as skincare products and plumbing materials.
The operation was a collaborative effort between the BOC, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG).
Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio highlighted the operation as proof of their commitment to combating drug smuggling through intelligence and collaboration.
The confiscated illegal substances have been handed over to the PDEA for further investigation and legal proceedings.
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