MANILA, Philippines — Authorities at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga intercepted two inbound parcels containing Ecstacy tablets during a joint interdiction operation at a major cargo facility in Central Luzon. The illegal drugs were discovered during a routine x-ray screening by Bureau of Customs (BoC) personnel. The BoC coordinated with the PNP - Aviation Security Group (Avsegroup) and the Clark Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group to conduct a thorough examination of the items. Testing conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) confirmed the presence of dangerous drugs. The contraband was concealed inside packages declared as automotive accessories. The first parcel held 2,693 purple tablets valued at P4,591,275, while the second contained 1,431 multi-colored tablets worth P2,448,850. Reports indicate that the parcels came from Austria and were destined for a consignee in Davao City. "This successful interception highlights the collective vigilance, professionalism, and seamless coordination of all authorities involved," said PBGen. Dionisio Bartolome, Avsegroup Director. "It reaffirms our shared commitment to strengthening border security and relentlessly combating transnational drug trafficking through our air cargo