The Bureau of Customs on Tuesday said its operatives discovered P400 million worth of suspected crystal meth or “shabu” from Guinea, West Africa. | JEMendozaINQ
Crystal methamphetamine, known in the Philippines as “shabu,” contained in plastic sachets. |
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs on Tuesday said its operatives discovered P400 million worth of suspected crystal meth or “shabu” from Guinea, West Africa. BOC said the contraband was brought to Pair Cargo Warehouse in Pasay City on Sunday and was initially declared to contain spare parts.But the operatives of the bureau in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport inspected the shipment on Monday, after finding it suspicious.
“The shipment from Guinea, Africa was declared to contain spare parts, [but] upon seeing [a] suspicious image, Naia Customs x-ray operatives conducted a physical examination and found illegal drugs,” the BOC said in a statement.
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