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BOC seizes P1.4 M weed sent by mail from US

By: - Reporter / @FMOrellanaINQ
/ 09:28 AM July 02, 2019

MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized an estimated P1.4 million worth of  Kush marijuana concealed in  snack packs in Pasay City.

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WEED BUST – Bureau of Customs personnel inspect the estimated P1.4 million worth of Kush marijuana concealed in a parcel from the US.  Photo courtesy of Bureau of Customs

The BOC on Tuesday said that the marijuana was seized from a San Juan City resident who claimed the contraband at the Central Mail Exchange Center late Monday.

The marijuana was found hidden inside a bag of tortilla chips package sent from Illinois, USA.

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BOC said the marijuana weighed a total of 847.20 grams.

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Photo courtesy of Bureau of Customs

The arrested individual will be charged for violation of Republic Act No. 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. /gsg

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