Two passengers were intercepted in separate incidents at Dumangas Port after suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found in their baggage on Oct. 11 and 12, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
The first passenger, identified by the alias “John,” 24, a resident of Bacolod City, was intercepted on Oct. 11 after suspected marijuana was discovered in his baggage. The substance was reportedly contained in a plastic sachet and a plastic container.
On Oct. 12, another passenger, identified by the alias “Nestoper,” 24, a resident of Barbaza, Antique, was intercepted after authorities found a knife, a lighter and suspected drug paraphernalia in his baggage.
According to the Philippine Coast Guard, its K9 team examined the suspected paraphernalia and detected indications of possible contamination with illegal drugs.
The incidents occurred on separate days at Dumangas Port in Iloilo.
Following the discoveries, both passengers were turned over to the Dumangas Municipal Police Station for further investigation and possible filing of charges.
Authorities have not provided additional details about the investigation or confirmed whether formal charges have been filed against either passenger.
The report did not specify whether further items were recovered or whether additional individuals were involved in the incidents. Both cases were referred to local police for appropriate action, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
