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The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport found 15.036 kilograms of suspected illegal drugs worth an estimated P89.16 million from 12 abandoned parcels recovered at a Pasay warehouse
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The parcels originated from Thailand, India, the United States, and the Netherlands
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The seized substances consisted of suspected shabu, marijuana kush, and ketamine
The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) found 15.036 kilograms of suspected illegal drugs worth an estimated P89.16 million from 12 abandoned parcels recovered at a warehouse in Pasay City on November 6, 2026.
The parcels originated from Thailand, India, the United States, and the Netherlands, BOC reported.
Physical examination yielded 11.241 kilograms of suspected shabu valued at P76.438 million, 1.563 kilograms of suspected marijuana kush worth P1.563 million, and 2.232 kilograms of suspected ketamine valued at P11.16 million.
The suspected illegal drugs were concealed in clothing, food and tea packages, wooden containers, a metal pulley, a handbag and a deep fryer.
The parcels were declared to contain clothing, toys, household items, automotive parts and gifts.
Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno stressed the importance of inspecting even abandoned shipments, particularly those that may contain illegal substances concealed in ordinary items commonly sent from overseas.
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He also commended BOC-NAIA personnel for their inspection work and acknowledged the cooperation of the agencies involved in the operation.
“I commend BOC-NAIA for thoroughly inspecting these shipments. I also thank the PDEA and our other partner agencies. Through this kind of cooperation, we can intercept shipments containing contraband before any drugs hidden inside reach our communities,” Nepomuceno said in Filipino.
The operation was led by BOC-NAIA in coordination with the Customs Anti-Illegal Drugs Task Force, NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and other government agencies.
The seized substances were submitted to the PDEA Laboratory Service for testing and confirmation. An investigation is ongoing to determine whether sufficient grounds exist to file the appropriate charges.
The BOC-NAIA, under district collector Atty. Maria Yasmin Obillos-Mapa said it would continue to strengthen inspections of suspicious shipments from abroad, including abandoned parcels, and coordinate with the PDEA and other agencies to prevent attempts to smuggle illegal drugs through international shipments.
