P1.161M ecstasy seized in Clark

Some P1.161 million worth of suspected Ecstasy were seized in the Subic Freeport.

In a Facebook post released on Friday, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Clark intercepted the said shipment of illicit drugs with a scientific name of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine.

The BOC Clark said that they discovered the illegal shipment concealed in a heating boiler, which originated from Germany.

The BOC cited that the drugs arrived on 4 December 2024, a belated press material states.

The illegal drugs were detected through detailed profiling and X-ray scanning by the BOC’s X-ray Inspection Project (XIP) inspectors and a subsequent K-9 sniff test.

This prompted a thorough physical examination, revealing 2.05 kilograms of Ecstasy hidden within the shipment.

The joint physical examination was conducted with representatives from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Office III, PNP Aviation Security Unit General Aviation, PNP Drug Enforcement Group III, NBI Pampanga, and Barangay Officials of Dau, Mabalacat City.

Field testing by PDEA confirmed the presence of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, classified as a dangerous drug under R.A. No. 9165, as amended.

BoC Clark District Collector Jairus Reyes cited his personnel for the interception.

“Through the continued and collective efforts of our agents, this remarkable success has been achieved. With this, a commendation is both fitting and well-deserved, as this establishes a strong foundation for the years ahead,” Reyes said.

A Warrant of Seizure and Detention was issued for the shipment for violations of Section 118(g), Section 119(d), and Section 1113 paragraphs f, i, and l (3 and 4) of R.A. No. 10863, or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), in relation to R.A. No. 9165.

“This latest successful interception underscores our determination to safeguard our borders and uphold the safety of our citizens,” said Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio.

“We remain resolute in collaborating with partner agencies to detect and neutralize threats, such as Ecstasy, that jeopardize the well-being of our nation.”