BOC seizes P56.56M worth of drugs from two foreign passengers at NAIA

This week, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized P56.56 million worth of illegal drugs from two foreign passengers at NAIA Terminal 3.

On Tuesday, Aug. 13, a South African passenger arriving from Abu Dhabi was intercepted with 5.256 kilograms of shabu valued at P35.802 million.

The following day, Aug. 14, a Thai traveler carrying 14.825 kilograms of high-grade marijuana or kush, worth approximately P20.755 million, was also stopped.

Both passengers underwent rigorous baggage checks including X-ray scanning, K9 inspection, and physical examinations before the illegal drugs were discovered.

The seized drugs and suspects were then handed over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency for further investigation and inquest proceedings.

BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio emphasized that the agency will continue to be vigilant in preventing the smuggling of illegal goods into the country.