Three Chinese nationals were arrested after authorities found P69.8 million worth of suspected kush, a high-grade type of cannabis, in their luggage during a routine inspection at Clark International Airport on Saturday.
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Clark said the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) identified the suspects as alias “Ang See,” 39; alias “Kim Tan,” 27; and alias “Li Ching,” 30.
Authorities said the suspects were carrying 46,533.3 grams of marijuana.
The three foreign nationals were transit passengers from Bangkok, Thailand, and were bound for Hong Kong. They are now under the custody of PDEA-Central Luzon for tactical interrogation and further investigation.
The confiscated illegal substances will be forwarded to the PDEA Regional Office 3 laboratory for forensic examination and confirmation. The suspects will face charges for violating Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act.
