Joint elements of the Manila International Container Port-Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service of the Bureau of Customs, Quezon City Police District, PNP Drug Enforcement Group, PNP-NCRPO, and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, seized an estimated 12 kilograms of suspected Methampethamine Hydrochloride also known as “shabu” in a buy-bust operation on 12 April 2022 in Quezon City.

The total estimated value of the seized illegal drugs amounted to Php81.6 million. The arrested suspect and the seized illegal drugs were turned over to PDEA for custodial investigation and inquest for violation of RA 9165 or the Comprehensive Drugs Act.

BOC under the leadership of Commissioner Rey Leonardo B. Guerrero assures the public that it will remain vigilant in protecting the country’s borders against the proliferation of illegal drugs through continuous enhancement of intelligence and enforcement operations, and strengthened cooperation with the partner law enforcement agencies.