The Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) seized suspected shabu worth ₱56.6 million and arrested two Filipina passengers arriving from Cambodia during an interdiction operation at NAIA Terminal 1 in Pasay City on May 6, 2026.
Authorities discovered around 8,324 grams of white crystalline substance suspected to be methamphetamine hydrochloride, commonly known as “shabu,” concealed inside two pieces of luggage carried by the passengers.
According to customs authorities, the illegal substances were packed in improvised pouches made of carbon paper and packaging tape. The packages were further hidden alongside coffee powder, assorted coffee packs, and personal belongings in an apparent attempt to evade airport inspection.
The confiscated drugs have an estimated street value of ₱56,603,200.
The Bureau of Customs said the operation was conducted at the International Arrival Area in coordination with partner law enforcement agencies under the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
The confiscated substances will be turned over to the PDEA Laboratory Service for confirmatory examination.
Meanwhile, inquest proceedings are being prepared against the arrested passengers for possible violations of Section 4, Article II of Republic Act No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
