BOC seizes P37 million ‘kush’ from Thailand
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has confiscated 30.952 kilos of “kush” or a type of high-grade marijuana with a street value of P37 million hidden inside six balikbayan boxes from Thailand.
In a statement yesterday, BOC Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio said the bureau conducted a physical examination and x-ray scanning of the boxes after receiving information that they contained illegal drugs.
“We have been receiving reports about shipments containing marijuana crossing our borders, and our officers have exemplified commitment and dedication in exercising vigilance against these types of activities,” he said.
The balikbayan boxes were inspected at the Manila International Container Port’s designated examination area by BOC examiners.
The consignees, senders and recipients of the balikbayan boxes face charges for violating Section 118 (prohibited importation and exportation) and Section 1400 (misdeclaration) in relation to Section 1113 (property subject to seizure and forfeiture) of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act as well as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
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