Swiss national caught with P40.8M shabu at Naia

A Swiss national was apprehended at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3 for attempting to smuggle P40.8 million worth of shabu.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported that approximately 6,000 grams of suspected shabu were discovered during a physical examination following a suspicious x-ray scan.

The drugs were found concealed in plastic packs within the sides of the passenger's luggage after arriving from Abu Dhabi.

A K9 unit from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and a spectrometer confirmed the substance to be illegal drugs.

The suspect and the seized contraband were turned over to PDEA for further investigation and disposition.

The individual faces charges for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized that the country's entry points are under strict monitoring to prevent the Philippines from becoming a route for illegal drugs.