The Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported Wednesday it has once again intercepted an estimated P158.745 million worth of suspected dried marijuana or kush concealed in balikbayan boxes from Thailand on March 18. In a physical examination by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service-Manila International Container Port (CIIS-MICP) on Monday, 132.
The Bureau of Customs reported Wednesday it has once again intercepted an estimated P158.745 million worth of suspected dried marijuana or kush concealed in balikbayan boxes from Thailand on March 18.
Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Y. Rubio said that sending balikbayan boxes is a simple tradition of Filipinos to give gifts to their families and friends. Now, the boxes are being used by criminals to smuggle illegal drugs into the country. According to Enciso, the shipment was originally declared as consolidated balikbayan boxes and personal effects from Thailand.
Additionally, there were also 20 vacuum-sealed packages with 1,007 grams per package in the fourth box and 20 vacuum-sealed packages with 1,021 grams per package in the fifth box.
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