BOC seizes P7-M high-grade marijuana in Clark

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Clark seized nearly P7 million worth of high-grade marijuana declared as "steel brackets and fasteners."

Arriving from France on 27 January 2026, and bound for Taguig City, the shipment drew attention during routine risk assessment and was flagged for further scrutiny under the X-ray Inspection Project.

Subsequent scanning revealed irregularities inconsistent with the declared contents, prompting escalation of the inspection. A K-9 sweep conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency yielded a positive indication for the presence of dangerous drugs.

A complete physical inspection resulted in the recovery of ten plastic bags containing dried leaves and fruiting tops suspected to be high-grade marijuana or "kush" weighing approximately 4,664 grams, with an estimated market value of P6.996 million.

Jairus Reyes, District Collector of the BOC-Port of Clark, emphasized the importance of vigilance and coordination.

"This interception proves the strength of our risk profiling, non-intrusive inspection, and inter-agency coordination. We remain firm in stopping illegal drugs at our borders," Reyes said.

For the month of January 2026, preliminary report showed that the BOC–Port of Clark has intercepted a cumulative orth of P21.258 million, demonstrating how sustained enforcement and coordinated efforts continue to block illicit substances from entering the country.

“Our direction is clear: tighten border security controls, disrupt illicit supply chains, and keep our communities and the people safe from the harm posed by these illegal substances," said Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, highlighting the BOC’s operational focus.