PASAY CITY — Authorities have intercepted a significant shipment of high-grade marijuana, known as kush, valued at P11.76 million from four “abandoned” inbound packages at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC).
The Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP AVSEG) reported on Monday, February 9, 2026, that the seizure occurred during a joint operation with the Bureau of Customs and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
Discovery and Inspection The illicit substances were discovered last Friday, February 6, through a combination of technology and narcotics detection:
- X-Ray Screening: Customs personnel first flagged the four parcels during a routine x-ray examination of inbound shipments.
- K9 Confirmation: A PDEA K9 unit subsequently confirmed the presence of illegal drugs within the packages.
- Concealment Methods: Upon manual inspection, authorities found 7,840 grams of suspected kush. The drugs were cleverly hidden inside various household and food items, including:
- Candies and snack packs
- Clothing and comforters
- Cereals and tin containers
Context: A Spike in Mail Hub Seizures The PNP AVSEG noted that these four parcels were part of a larger batch of abandoned inbound shipments. This latest bust follows a massive operation earlier last week at the same facility, where 82 abandoned parcels containing P30.27 million worth of suspected drugs were intercepted on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Next Steps While the authorities have not yet disclosed the origin or the intended recipients of the packages, the confiscated kush has been turned over to PDEA for proper disposition.
Intelligence from PDEA played a crucial role in flagging the suspicious parcels. Investigations are ongoing to identify the individuals or syndicates behind the shipment, as the mail system continues to be a targeted channel for illegal drug trafficking into the Philippines.