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Joint operatives from the Bureau of Customs, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs intercepted a parcel containing high-grade marijuana
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The shipment, declared as “Women’s Woven Shirt,” contained 504 grams of “kush” valued at P756,000
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The parcel originated from Canada and was bound for Dasmariñas City, Cavite
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Chemical analysis by PDEA confirmed the substance as marijuana
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The shipment violated provisions of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act in relation to the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
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Clark Port operations have intercepted more than P22 million worth of narcotics since the start of 2026
Joint operatives from the Bureau of Customs (BOC), the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and the Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs intercepted a parcel containing 504 grams of high-grade marijuana valued at P756,000 at the Clark International Airport.
The shipment, declared as “Women’s Woven Shirt,” originated from Canada and arrived in the last week of February 2026. It was bound for Dasmariñas City, Cavite, the BOC-Port of Clark said in press release.
Authorities flagged the parcel after receiving derogatory information from PDEA. The shipment underwent X-ray scanning and K9 inspection, which prompted a full physical examination.
During the inspection, operatives discovered six aluminum foil-wrapped packages containing transparent plastic pouches filled with dried leaves and fruiting tops suspected to be high-grade marijuana.
Subsequent chemical analysis conducted by PDEA confirmed the substance to be marijuana, commonly known as “kush,” weighing approximately 504 grams and classified as a dangerous drug under the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Authorities said the shipment violated the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act in relation to the anti-drugs law.
Since early 2026, operations at the Port of Clark have prevented the entry of more than P22 million worth of narcotics, according to the BOC.
Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the interdiction underscores the strong coordination among law enforcement agencies in securing the country’s borders.
Port of Clark district collector Jairus Reyes said continued monitoring and screening of inbound shipments help deter smuggling activities, “ensuring the continued safety and security of the nation’s supply chains.”
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