P238-M marijuana found in balikbayan boxes

By William B. Depasupil

Mar 13, 2024 12:06 am

(UPDATE) THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) intercepted P238.2 million worth of dried marijuana, or kush, hidden inside several balikbayan boxes from Thailand at the Manila International Container Port (MICP).

Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) Director Verne Enciso disclosed on Tuesday that the hot goods were uncovered in 12 separate balikbayan boxes that were subjected to 100 percent examination following 'derogatory information' received by the CIIS-MICP.

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