P4-M worth of ecstasy tablets seized


The Bureau of Customs Port of NAIA (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) seized some P4-million worth of ecstasy tablets that were intercepted at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) in Pasay City.

photo: BOC

With the help of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the ecstasy tablets were found during the examination of two letter posts and a parcel declared as 'switch pannel'.

The 2,437 pieces of ecstacy tablets were discovered in secret spaces in between the box and envelopes. The parcels originated from Germany the Netherlands and consigned to individuals addressed in Quezon City, Bulacan and Las Pinas City.

photo: BOC

The seized drugs were turned over to PDEA for further investigation and case build up.