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Authorities intercepted several inbound parcels containing suspected marijuana kush at the Central Mail Exchange Center in Pasay City, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday.
The operation took place on May 11, 2026, led by the Aviation Security Group in coordination with the Bureau of Customs and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
Eight parcels from the United States, initially declared as personal items such as clothing, books, and calendars, were flagged during routine inspection procedures.
Law enforcement said the shipments yielded about 3.4 kilograms of suspected dried marijuana leaves with an estimated value of more than Php 5.1 million.
The items were detected through a combination of x-ray screening, K-9 inspection, and manual verification conducted at the facility.
Authorities later confirmed the parcels had been abandoned and were turned over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency for further investigation and proper disposition.
PNP chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. commended the operating units, citing coordinated efforts among agencies in blocking the entry of illegal drugs.
The PNP said the operation is part of continued efforts to strengthen border controls and prevent the entry of prohibited substances into the country.
