The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Port of Clark, intercepted 538 grams of high-grade marijuana or “Kush” worth an estimated ₱807,000 after discovering the illegal substance concealed inside stuffed “Labubu” toys. The parcel, declared as “keychains,” originated from Hong Kong and was bound for Biñan, Laguna.
Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno commended the alertness of Port of Clark personnel and partner agencies, noting that the successful seizure reflects the agency’s strong commitment to blocking illegal drugs at the country’s borders. The shipment arrived on November 15, 2025, and was flagged by the BOC’s X-ray Inspection Project after suspicious images were detected during scanning.
On November 19, a K-9 sniff test conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) produced positive results for narcotics. A physical examination later uncovered two boxes of “Labubu” keychains, each containing two sealed pouches filled with dried leaves and fruiting tops suspected to be Kush marijuana. Chemical analysis by PDEA confirmed the substance as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a dangerous drug under Republic Act No. 9165.
The BOC issued a Warrant of Seizure and Detention for violations of Sections 118(g), 119(d), and 1113 (f), (i), and (l) of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act, in relation to R.A. 9165. District Collector Jairus S. Reyes lauded the vigilance and profiling skills of frontline officers, emphasizing that the Port of Clark continues to intensify its campaign against drug smuggling in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen border security and protect public welfare.
