THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) intercepted over P112 million worth of illegal drugs from Malaysia at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1. The methamphetamine hydrochloride, or shabu, was concealed inside checked-in luggage brought by a Malaysian on Feb. 28, 2026. According to BOC-NAIA, BOC personnel flagged the passenger for inspection, which led to the discovery of approximately 16.5 kilograms of a white crystalline substance suspected to be shabu. The illegal drugs have an estimated standard price of P112,376,800. Port of NAIA District Collector Yasmin Mapa said the operation was spearheaded by the BOC through its Customs Anti-Illegal Drugs Task Force, in close coordination with the NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG). The suspect was subjected to inquest proceedings for violating Section 4, Article II of Republic Act 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the bureau is tightening its watch over all airports and seaports. He noted that recent successful operations prove the agency is working hard to stop illegal goods from entering the country. “Alinsunod sa malinaw na direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na paigtingin ang kampanya laban sa ilegal na droga, patuloy nating pinatitibay ang ating pagbabantay sa mga paliparan at pantalan (In line with the clear directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to intensify the campaign against illegal drugs, we continue to strengthen our vigilance at airports and seaports),” Nepomuceno said.