The Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Port of Clark in Pampanga has seized 472 grams of high-grade “kush” marijuana valued at P708,000 declared as garments.
Further examinations indicated however, that the shipment, which arrived on Oct. 25 contained illegal substances.
The package was flagged by the BOC’s X-ray Inspection, after unusual images were detected.
Upon physical examination, authorities found two pieces of black and transparent plastic pouch containing two pieces of plastic wrapped with yellow-orange jelly-like textures suspected to be marijuana derivatives, and one piece of transparent plastic couch containing 472 grams of fruiting tops suspected to be high-grade marijuana.
Samples were taken and sent to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency for chemical analysis, confirming the substances as tetrahydrocannabinol and marijuana (Kush), classified as a dangerous drug under R.A. No. 9165, as amended.
A warrant of weizure and detention was then issued against the shipment for violating Sections 118(g), 119(d), and 1113 paragraphs (f), (i), and (l) (3 and 4) of R.A. No. 10863, also known as the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), in relation to R.A. No. 9165.
