THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) said it seized P708,000 worth of marijuana at the Port of Clark, it said on Sunday.
In a statement, BoC confiscated 472 grams worth of high-grade “Kush” marijuana declared as “Mens Vintage Threads Jean Straight Leg Fit (30/34) Girls,” which arrived on Oct. 25.
The shipment was flagged by the BoC’s X-ray Inspection Project after it detected “unusual images,” and a K-9 unit pointed out the presence of illegal substances.
Customs said the physical examination was conducted in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Philippine National Police — Aviation Security Group, National Bureau of Investigation Pampanga District Office, Department of Justice, and Barangay Dau officials in Mabalacat City.
“Authorities found two pieces of black and transparent plastic pouch containing two pieces of plastic wrapped with yellow-orange jelly-like textures suspected to be marijuana derivatives, and a piece of transparent plastic couch containing 472 grams of fruiting tops suspected to be high-grade marijuana,” BoC said.
A warrant was issued to seize and detain the shipment after chemical analysis by PDEA confirmed the substances as tetrahydrocannabinol and marijuana. — Aubrey Rose A. Inosante
