A Ugandan national was apprehended after being found in possession of shabu valued at over P42 million at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 on Tuesday, October 28.
The Philippine National Police – Aviation Security Group (PNP Avsegroup) did not disclose the identity of the foreigner.
However, the suspect was characterized as a 45-year-old businessman who had arrived in the country from Madagascar, with a subsequent flight to Addis Ababa.
Before the arrest, a Customs X-ray operator detected a suspicious image within the passenger’s gray suitcase during the security screening process.
The image, which likely indicated the presence of illegal drugs, drew immediate attention, and the information was promptly communicated to the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (IADITG). Upon opening and examining the suitcase, authorities uncovered 6,250 grams of shabu.
The suspect, along with the seized drugs, is currently in the custody of the NAIA-IADITG Operations Center for appropriate documentation and further action.
