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P39.6 million marijuana seized at MICP
Authorities discovered P39.61 million worth of marijuana concealed within balikbayan boxes at the Manila International Container Port (MICP).
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported the seizure on Wednesday after Bureau of Customs personnel found suspicious items during an x-ray examination.
The illegal drugs, weighing approximately 28.29 kilos, were found inside 30 of the 419 balikbayan boxes within the container cargo.
The contraband originated from Vancouver, Canada.
The PDEA is investigating the shipper, receiver, and forwarding companies for possible violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act.
Separately, the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) intercepted 3.55 kilos of marijuana, valued at P4.97 million, at the Central Mail Exchange Center of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City on Thursday.
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