CUSTOMS agents intercepted illegal drugs at the Port of Clark in Pampanga that came through as a parcel declared as 鈥渟neakers鈥 from the United States, the Bureau of Customs (BoC) said in a press release on Tuesday.
鈥淭he parcel underwent X-ray scanning and K9 sniffing, both of which indicated the possible presence of prohibited drugs,鈥 the BoC said.
A physical examination of the parcel revealed the contraband of 40 grams of high-grade marijuana and 10 pouches of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis-infused gummy candies valued at more than P88,000.
鈥淭he BoC pledges to prevent smuggling and protect the country鈥檚 borders and our citizens鈥 well-being against the dangers of illegal substances that intend to penetrate our communities,鈥 Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio said. 鈥 Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson
