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The Bureau of Customs-Port of Clark seized kush and cannabis-laced gummy candies worth around P88,000 inside a parcel
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The parcel was falsely declared as “sneakers” from New York, USA
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A warrant of seizure and detention was issued for the shipment’s violation of Customs Modernization and Tariff Act and the anti-drugs law
The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Clark recently seized kush (high-grade marijuana) and cannabis-laced gummy candies worth around P88,000 inside a parcel.
Confiscated were 40 grams of kush and ten pouches of gummies with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or cannabis valued at over P88,000 and concealed within a parcel falsely declared as “sneakers” from New York, USA.
Stringent security protocols, including x-ray scanning and K9 sniffing, flagged the parcel for potential illicit substances. A subsequent physical examination exposed dried leaves and fruiting tops suspected to be marijuana.
Samples were sent to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency for chemical analysis, confirming the presence of marijuana, categorized as a dangerous drug under Republic Act No. 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
A warrant of seizure and detention was issued for the shipment’s violation of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act in connection with RA No. 9165.
Port of Clark district collector Erastus Sandino Austria commended the customs personnel for upholding the BOC’s mission to combat illegal drug circulation, particularly during the holiday season, and said the Port of Clark remains committed to border protection initiatives.
The BOC reaffirmed its dedication to thwarting illegal drug smuggling aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive and under the leadership of Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio. The BOC reiterated its commitment “to prevent smuggling and protect the country’s borders” and citizens from the threats of illegal substances infiltrating communities.
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