Operatives inspect suspected cocaine in a warehouse in Taguig City.
JOINT elements of the Bureau of Customs – Manila International Container Port (BOC-MICP), Customs Intelligence Division (ID), Customs Anti-Illegal Drug Task Force Enforcement Security Services (CAIDTF-ESS), the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) swooped down on a warehouse in Taguig City and seized 500 grams of suspected cocaine worth P2.65 million.
Armed with a Letter of Authority signed by Commissioner Yogi Filemon Ruiz, the team coordinated with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and visited a storage facility in East Service Road, Taguig City on November 22.
Upon inspection, agents uncovered at least 500 grams of suspected cocaine worth P2.65 million, various e-cigarettes or vape cartridges containing suspected marijuana oil, and more or less 30 grams of suspected kush (hybrid marijuana).
Other items seized included identification cards, a small transparent glass and plastic tube container with suspected marijuana oil, assorted paraphernalia, one bag of empty capsules, and several ziplock bags with a residue of suspected illegal drugs.
The evidence was turned over to PDEA Laboratory Service for examination and filing of appropriate charges.
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