Manila Bulletin
₱209-million drug bust: Shabu, kush seized in major BOC operations
Authorities seized approximately 25 kilograms of methamphetamine hydrochloride, also known as shabu, with an estimated street value of P170 million at Pier 5 in Cebu City.
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Seaport Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group-VII (SIDITG-VII) intercepted the illegal substances within a carton during an anti-drug operation.
A mother and her son were arrested in connection with the foiled drug smuggling attempt and are now in the custody of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Central Visayas.
The suspects will be charged under Section 5 of Republic Act 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, for illegally transporting, distributing, and selling prohibited substances.
In a separate operation at the Manila International Container Port, authorities intercepted P39 million worth of kush concealed in two balikbayan boxes from Canada.
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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized a P2.7-billion stash of 471 kilograms of crystal meth, hidden in vermicelli and custard powder packs, at the Port of Manila on Jan. 15.
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Five individuals have been charged with violating Republic Act No. 9165 for their alleged roles in importing approximately P2.7 billion worth of illegal drugs into the Philippines.
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Operatives from the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP-AVSEGROUP) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG) intercepted five inbound parcels at the Central Mail Exchange Center.
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