Authorities intercepted more than ₱25 million worth of ketamine during an airport interdiction operation at a warehouse inside Clark Freeport Zone on Wednesday, July 30.
The parcel, which contained over five kilograms of ketamine—a regulated party drug—was declared as a shipment of “Data Cable Roll” and originated from Lier, Belgium. It arrived in the Philippines on July 24.
The shipment was addressed to a resident of Rodriguez, Rizal. Following its arrival, law enforcement agencies quickly coordinated to track and examine the suspicious cargo.
The seizure was part of a joint effort involving several government units, including the Bureau of Customs and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
While no suspects were arrested at the scene, authorities confirmed that an investigation is underway to identify those involved in the smuggling operation. Officials have yet to name any persons of interest but say they are working to trace the syndicate behind the illegal shipment.
The seizure highlights the continued use of commercial ports for trafficking illicit substances into the country. Agencies involved stressed the importance of inter-agency cooperation in preventing the entry of dangerous drugs into the Philippines.
