Daily TribuneA manual inspection later led to the discovery of the suspected marijuana hidden inside containers labeled ‘Ube Krunch’ and ‘Choco Krunch.’
ANTI-DRUG operatives intercept suspected shabu hidden inside chocolate containers at a Pasay City cargo facility, foiling an attempt to ship the contraband to Bohol.
PHOTOGRAPH courtesy of PNP Aviation Security Group
Authorities said on Saturday that they intercepted more than 124 grams of suspected marijuana with an estimated value of P843,200 hidden inside two outbound parcels discovered at a cargo facility in Pasay City.
The parcels were intercepted on 11 June 2026 during an anti-illegal drugs operation conducted by members of the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Force.
According to the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group, the packages had been declared as containing chocolates and were scheduled for delivery to a consignee in Tagbilaran City.
Investigators said the parcels originated from Bulacan.
The shipment drew the attention of logistics facility personnel after X-ray screening revealed unusual contents inside the packages.
The parcels were subsequently subjected to further inspection by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.
Narcotics detection dogs gave a positive alert indicating the possible presence of illegal drugs concealed inside the shipment.
A manual inspection later led to the discovery of the suspected marijuana hidden inside containers labeled “Ube Krunch” and “Choco Krunch.”
The seized evidence will be turned over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency for proper disposition and laboratory examination.
The police have also launched a deeper investigation to identify and locate the individuals responsible for the attempted shipment of the illegal drugs.
