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P8.9 million worth of cocaine, shabu seized in Zambo operation
A Swiss national was apprehended at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3 for attempting to smuggle approximately P40.8 million worth of shabu (crystal meth).
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported that the seized substance weighed around 6,000 grams.
Authorities became suspicious after an x-ray scan revealed unusual images, leading to a physical inspection where four plastic packs of the illegal substance were found concealed within the passenger's luggage.
A K9 unit from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and a spectrometer test confirmed the presence of illegal drugs.
The suspect and the confiscated drugs were turned over to the PDEA for further investigation and disposition.
The individual will face charges for violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized that the country's entry points are under strict surveillance to prevent the Philippines from becoming a transit point for illegal drugs.
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