In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to intensify the national campaign against illegal drugs and reinforce border security, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), successfully intercepted a shipment containing Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, commonly known as shabu, with an estimated street value of PhP6,721,800.

The illegal drugs, weighing 988.5 grams, were discovered during an inspection at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) in Pasay City, and was misdeclared as “ladies wear and bags.”

The claimant of the seized contraband was turned over to PDEA for criminal prosecution for violations of Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and Republic Act No. 10863 (Customs Modernization and Tariff Act).

Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio reaffirmed the bureau’s commitment: “We remain steadfast in our mission to safeguard the nation’s borders and protect our communities from the dangers posed by illegal drugs.”

This latest interdiction underscores the Marcos administration’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking through strengthened inter-agency collaboration.

Under the leadership of District Collector Atty. Yasmin O. Mapa, BOC-NAIA continues to enhance enforcement strategies, improve shipment screening, and work closely with partner agencies to block the entry of illicit substances. #