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PDEA seizes P20-million ‘party drug’ shipment at Clark Freeport
Authorities at Clark Airport intercepted a parcel containing approximately five kilograms of ketamine, valued at around PHP20 million, originating from Belgium.
The shipment, declared as a 'data cable roll,' arrived at the Port of Clark on July 24 and was discovered through intelligence shared by a foreign counterpart.
Ketamine is classified as a dangerous drug and hallucinogen under Philippine law.
Samples of the seized substance have been sent to the PDEA Regional Laboratory for confirmatory analysis.
The interdiction was a result of coordinated efforts by multiple agencies, including the PDEA, Bureau of Customs, National Bureau of Investigation, and the Philippine National Police.
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