MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — Authorities intercepted two international parcels containing illegal drugs worth ₱5.6 million during a joint interdiction operation inside the Clark Freeport Zone on April 24, 2026.

The Clark Inter-Agency Task Force Against Illegal Drugs (CRK-IATFAID), composed of the National Bureau of Investigation–Pampanga District Office, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Bureau of Customs, and Philippine National Police, discovered the contraband after inspecting suspicious packages at a courier warehouse.

One brown package declared as “1 X File with Documents” was found to contain two transparent plastic sachets of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu, weighing 710 grams with an estimated street value of ₱4,828,000. Records showed the parcel originated from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and was addressed to a church in Silang, Cavite.

On the same day, another package declared as “CEACO Puzzles 500 pieces 4 included Food Trucks” was opened. Inside was a transparent plastic pack containing Kush, a type of illegal cannabis, weighing 540 grams and valued at ₱810,000. This parcel was sent from Costa Mesa, Orange County, California, USA, to a condominium in Pasig City.

Authorities stressed that importation, dispensing, and delivery of dangerous drugs are violations of Republic Act No. 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. The seized items were marked, weighed, and turned over to the Bureau of Customs for further testing by PDEA.

The interception highlights the continued vigilance of Philippine law enforcement against international drug smuggling operations, particularly through courier services. Investigations are ongoing to identify the intended recipients and possible syndicate links behind the shipments.

This successful interdiction underscores the government’s intensified campaign against illegal drugs, preventing millions worth of narcotics from reaching communities.