P56-M illegal drugs seized at NAIA
CUSTOMS agents seized P56.56 million worth of illegal drugs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in two days this week.
In a statement, the Bureau of Customs-NAIA said agents seized 5.3 kilos of crystal meth worth P35.8 million from a passenger from Abu Dhabi on Aug. 13.
On Aug. 14, the agents confiscated 14.8 kilograms of kush, a variety of marijuana, worth P20.76 million from a passenger from Thailand.
“Both passengers were subjected to rigorous baggage screening processes, including X-ray scanning, K9 inspection and thorough physical examinations, which led to the discovery of the illicit substances,” the Bureau of Customs said. — Beatriz Marie D. Cruz