AVSEGROUP seizes P382-M illegal drugs at cargo facility in Pasay
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Authorities intercepted 15 abandoned inbound parcels containing suspected illegal drugs with an estimated total value of P382,722,200 during a drug interdiction operation from 14 September to 15 September at a cargo facility at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Complex in Pasay City.
PNP Aviation Security Group (AVSEGROUP) intelligence personnel, in coordination with the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (IADITG), conducted the operation that led to the interception of the parcels, which were subsequently subjected to cargo X-ray screening and manual inspection by Bureau of Customs personnel, as well as K-9 paneling by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
The parcels yielded approximately 28,324 grams of suspected shabu valued at P192,603,200; 122,000 grams of liquid shabu soaked in duvet and towel, with an estimated street value of P183,000,000; and 4,746 grams of suspected high-grade marijuana or kush valued at P7,119,000.
The seized drugs will be turned over to the PDEA National Office for proper disposition, with PDEA taking cognizance of the case.
“This successful operation shows our team's alertness and commitment to ensuring airport security and stopping illegal drugs from entering the country via aviation gateways,” said PNP AVSEGROUP Director PBGEN Dionisio Bartolome Jr.