Nearly 5.4 kilos or 7,999 capsules of dextropropoxyphene, a known downer or depressant drug, were seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) in Pasay City.
The seizure came after a 100% examination conducted by BOC examiners as part of a directive to inspect BOC facilities and clear them of abandoned and overstaying parcels.
The package was consigned to a certain Sandeep Kumar. Members of the Customs Anti-Illegal Drugs Taskforce and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) confirmed the seized capsules were dextropropoxyphene, a regulated drug. The drugs were turned over to PDEA on August 20.
BOC NAIA district collector Carmelita Talusan reminded the public to ensure all imported goods have the necessary permits. She also warned importing regulated substances such as the seized drugs must be in compliance with Food and Drug Administration regulations.
