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Edward Mico Joseph Agustin

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Bureau of Customs (BoC) seized more than 110 kilograms of suspected shabu worth around P749 million at the Manila International Container Port in Tondo, Manila on MOnday.The operation was carried out inside Container Facility Station 3, where four balikbayan boxes arriving from California were inspected.Authorities discovered 106 vacuum-sealed plastic packs filled with white crystalline substances carefully concealed in boxes of cereal, snack packs, and instant noodles.Initial testing confirmed that the seized substances were methamphetamine hydrochloride.The boxes, which were packed in multiple layers to look like an ordinary balikbayan box, were addressed to recipients in Mandaluyong and Quezon City. While no suspects have been arrested so far, authorities are now working to identify those behind the shipment and trace any local contacts connected to the smuggling attempt.&quot;This interdiction is the result of constant vigilance and close coordination among our agencies. Every time we stop illegal drugs at our ports, we protect countless families and communities from their harmful effects,&quot; said PDEA Director-General, Usec. Atty. Isagani Nerez.&quot;We are committed to ensuring that all attempts to smuggle contraband—whether through border entry points, cargo shipments, or parcels—are intercepted and prevented,&quot; he added.

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Bureau of Customs (BoC) seized more than 110 kilograms of suspected shabu worth around ₱749-million during an interdiction operation conducted earlier today, July 7 at the Manila International Container Port in Tondo, Manila.

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Bureau of Customs (BoC) seized more than 110 kilograms of suspected shabu worth around ₱749-million during an interdiction operation conducted earlier today, July 7 at the Manila International Container Port in Tondo, Manila.

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P749-M worth of shabu discovered inside balikbayan boxes at Manila port

Edward Mico Joseph Agustin

Published Jul 07, 2025 11:15 PM PHT

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