BAD PACKAGE. Customs officers intercept a package containing 1.8 kilograms of kush or high-grade marijuana worth over PHP2 million at the BOC-Port of NAIA. A controlled delivery operation on Tuesday (Sept. 7, 2021) led to the arrest of Arthur Antonio, the consignee of the package. (Photo courtesy of BOC-NAIA)
MANILA – Authorities on Tuesday arrested the consignee of a shipment of kush or high-grade marijuana worth over PHP2 million in Marikina City.
In a statement, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) said the consignee identified as Arthur Antonio was arrested in a controlled delivery operation conducted by a composite team from the BOC-Port of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
It added that the shipment was declared as cookies, balloons, toys and school supplies and was shipped from California, USA by a certain Allan Gatchalian.
However, examination revealed that the package contained 1.8 kilograms of kush.
Further investigation is underway against the claimant for possible violation of Section 1114 of Republic Act (RA) 10863 (Customs Modernization and Tariff Act) and RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002).
The team was composed of members of the BOC-NAIA's Anti-illegal Drug Task Force, Enforcement and Security Service and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency. (PNA)
