Illegal drugs worth P42.5 million were seized at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in late October, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) said Sunday.
According to the BOC, the operation was conducted in coordination with airport security and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), when agents intercepted a passenger from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, carrying suspected illegal drugs on October 28.
Screening of the passenger’s baggage revealed suspicious items, the BOC said. Upon further inspection, the bag was found to contain 6,250 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu).
The arrested suspect and the confiscated drugs were turned over to PDEA for investigation and filing of charges. The suspect’s identity and charges were not disclosed.
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno vowed that the agency will continue its anti-smuggling and anti-drug campaign. ‘This operation underscores the Bureau’s firm commitment to securing our borders and protecting the nation from illegal drugs. We will further strengthen our enforcement efforts in coordination with our partner agencies,’ Nepomuceno said in the statement.