The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized more or less 4.11 kilograms of high-grade marijuana (kush) with an estimated value of P6.16 million.
The shipment, declared as a polyester rug runner, came from California, USA, and was intended for San Mateo in Rizal province.
Irregular imaging detected by the X-ray Inspection Project (XIP) triggered a 100 percent physical examination, led by customs examiners and witnessed by operatives from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and other CRK-IATFAID members.
Inspectors discovered a cylindrical container concealing three black transparent plastic bags containing dried leaves and fruiting tops suspected to be marijuana.
“The Bureau of Customs exercises vigilant oversight at all ports to ensure operations remain safe, lawful, and efficient. Coordinated enforcement with our partner agencies is central to safeguarding our borders and maintaining public trust," said Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno.