BOC seized PHP749M worth of shabu
Bureau of Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno conducted an inspection at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) on Thursday, 17 July 2025, following a report from the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS-MICP). The shipment, initially declared as balikbayan boxes, was flagged for further examination and revealed a shocking 110.24 kg of shabu valued at approximately PHP 749.63 million. The illegal drugs were cleverly concealed within four boxes. Samples were forwarded to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), which confirmed the presence of methamphetamine. The case is currently under investigation for violations of drug and customs laws.
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