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P476-M shabu shipment seized in balikbayan boxes from Long Beach
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized approximately P476 million worth of suspected shabu, weighing about 70 kilograms, concealed within three balikbayan boxes originating from Long Beach, California.
The illegal drugs were discovered at a consolidator warehouse in Tondo, Manila, after X-ray scans of container vans declared as 'household goods and personal effects' showed unusual images.
Customs examiners, with the assistance of K9 units, confirmed the presence of the contraband packed in vacuum-sealed transparent plastic packs hidden inside the boxes.
The shipment was consigned to a residential address in Bacoor City, Cavite.
The seized boxes contained varying amounts of shabu hidden among personal effects and canned goods.
BOC commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno warned against the misuse of balikbayan boxes, which are a symbol of sacrifice for overseas Filipinos.
The BOC is coordinating with partner agencies to prevent illegal substances from entering the country and ensure violators face the full force of the law.
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