Philippine customs authorities seize about 73 kilograms of shabu valued at roughly P496.4 million after the drugs are allegedly concealed inside industrial machinery shipped from Guadalajara, Mexico. The Bureau of Customs (BOC) says the shipment is flagged for suspected illegal drugs and later examined at a warehouse in Pasay City.
According to reporting, the shipment arrives in the Philippines on Sept. 26, and the BOC issues an alert order for inspection on Oct. 2. Customs personnel conduct X-ray scanning, and the inspection includes a sweep by a K9 unit that detects suspicious images, leading to the discovery of the contraband concealed within tubular parts of the machine.
Both outlets describe the same seizure and valuation, focusing on the concealment method and the customs process used to detect the drugs. No additional details on arrests or charges are included in the provided reports, and the accounts do not differ on the shipment’s origin, weight, or the role of the BOC in intercepting the consignment.
