THE Bureau of Customs – Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) announced the interception of an inbound parcel containing illegal drugs with a total estimated street value of ₱480,400.00 in Pasay City.
The operation conducted on January 16, 2026 in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen border protection and intensify the government’s anti-drug campaign, said BOC-NAIA District Collector Atty. Yasmin Mapa.
BOC Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno commended the vigilance of BOC-NAIA personnel under Mapa, stating, “This interception underscores the Bureau’s continued efforts to detect and prevent the entry of illegal drugs through postal and courier channels. We remain firm in safeguarding our borders and protecting the public.”
Initially declared as accessories and candies, the said parcel was subjected to physical examination after exhibiting suspicious indicators.
Further inspection revealed approximately 320 grams of dried marijuana (kush) with an estimated street value of P480,000 as well as eight vape cartridges containing cannabis oil.
Mapa said the seized items and the claimant were turned over to PDEA for proper disposition and 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).
“Through strengthened inspection measures and close coordination with partner agencies, BOC-NAIA continues to ensure that mail facilities are not exploited for illegal drug activities,” Mapa assured.
She added that the operation reinforces the Bureau’s unwavering commitment to enforce customs and anti-drug laws in support of the national government’s campaign to protect public safety.
