MANILA – In a coordinated operation at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on January 26, 2026, the Bureau of Customs – NAIA (BOC-NAIA), in partnership with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG), intercepted more than six kilograms of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) from an arriving passenger.

Authorities subjected the passenger to inspection following derogatory intelligence. A 100% physical examination of the passenger’s luggage uncovered approximately 6,006 grams of shabu, valued at PHP 40,840,800.

The seized drugs and the passenger were turned over to PDEA for inquest proceedings for violations of Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, as amended) and Republic Act No. 10863 (Customs Modernization and Tariff Act).

BOC Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno said the operation underscores the importance of intelligence sharing and joint enforcement. “This successful interception highlights the effectiveness of intelligence sharing and joint operations in stopping illegal drugs at our ports of entry. The Bureau remains firm in protecting our borders and communities,” he said.

District Collector Atty. Yasmin O. Mapa added, “Our frontliners and partner agencies remain dedicated in ensuring that our airports are not exploited by drug traffickers. BOC-NAIA will continue to strengthen its enforcement measures and inter-agency coordination.”

BOC-NAIA reaffirmed its commitment to uphold customs and anti-drug laws in support of the national government’s campaign to safeguard public safety and national security.