In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen border protection and intensify the government’s anti-drug campaign, the Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), more than six (6) kilograms of shabu from an arriving passenger at NAIA Terminal 3 recently.
BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the importance of coordinated border enforcement.
“This successful interception highlights the effectiveness of intelligence sharing and joint operations in stopping illegal drugs at our ports of entry.”
“This successful interception highlights the effectiveness of intelligence sharing and joint operations in stopping illegal drugs at our ports of entry. The Bureau remains firm in protecting our borders and communities,” Nepomuceno said.
The passenger was subjected to inspection following derogatory information received by the authorities.
Upon arrival, the passenger’s personal belongings were screened through x-ray examination and subsequently subjected to a 100% physical examination, which led to the discovery of approximately 6,006 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) concealed inside the luggage, with a standard value of P40,840,800.
The seized substance and the passenger were turned over to PDEA for inquest proceedings for violation of Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, as amended) and Republic Act No. 10863 (Customs Modernization and Tariff Act).
“Our frontliners and partner agencies remain dedicated to ensuring that our airports are not exploited by drug traffickers.”
District Collector Atty. Yasmin Mapa likewise underscored, “Our frontliners and partner agencies remain dedicated in ensuring that our airports are not exploited by drug traffickers. BOC-NAIA will continue to strengthen its enforcement measures and inter-agency coordination.”
BOC-NAIA commits to continuously enforce customs and anti-drug laws in support of the national government’s campaign to safeguard public safety and national security.
