2 days ago
Unclaimed parcels from abroad with P16M worth of illegal drugs seized by BOC
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized several inbound parcels containing illegal drugs worth more than P16 million pesos at the at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC).
According to a statement released on Friday, "One parcel from the United States contained 240 grams of marijuana, or 'kush,' another from Thailand with 618 grams of kush, while a parcel from Poland hid five plastic bags of ketamine inside a coffee maker."
The BOC said that no one claimed the subject parcels within the 30-day reglementary period and were "deemed impliedly abandoned."
"The subject parcels underwent x-ray scanning, where suspicious images were detected, prompting a physical examination. During the inspection, authorities uncovered the illegal substances hidden within the packages," the BOC said.
The BOC said that the operation yielded a total of Php16,326,200 worth of illegal drugs.
The subject parcels were then turned over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on June 19, 2025, for proper disposition and laboratory examination, including case building against possible suspects.
These operations reflect our commitment to proactive enforcement and coordination with our law enforcement counterparts in stopping illegal drugs at the border,' said District Collector Yasmin O. Mapa. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
