The Bureau of Customs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport has seized eight abandoned parcels containing suspected illegal drugs worth ₱43.76 million, including shabu concealed in various household items and toys.
The parcels were intercepted during an operation in Pasay City on October 9.
According to the BOC, the suspected drugs were hidden inside handbags, food containers, sandals, garment steamers, bubble-making toys, and toy washing machines.
The seizure included around 5.2 kilograms of suspected shabu worth ₱35.51 million, 261 grams of suspected cocaine valued at ₱1.38 million, 482 ecstasy tablets worth ₱819,400, more than one kilogram of marijuana kush valued at ₱1.047 million, and around one kilogram of ketamine worth ₱5 million.
Authorities said the parcels came from Mexico, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, Thailand, Malaysia, and Belgium.
The confiscated substances will be submitted to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency laboratory for examination.
Authorities are also investigating to identify those responsible and determine the appropriate charges.