Immigration and Customs officials held a Malaysian national who was carrying four kilograms of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Caught was Hock Guan who arrived last Sunday night aboard Dragon Air flight KA931 from Hong Kong, according to immigration records.
NAIA customs deputy collector for passenger services Thess Roque said Guan proceeded to Customs officer Sahlee Cudanin to have his gray hard case bag examined.
Upon examination, Cudanin discovered a false buttom in the bag forcing her to perform a thorough inspection. The bottom was opened and disclosed the illegal drugs.
The substance was turned over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) that confirmed it was shabu.
Guan was to turned over to the PDEA and will undergo investigation.
The street value of shabu now stands at P5 million per kilogram and the total value of the haul is P20.26 million.
Charges of importation and possession of illegal drugs will be filed against the Malaysian in the Pasay City court.
Last month, two Malaysian nationals identified as Chandra Nadarajan and Tamil Selvi Veleo were arrested at the NAIA Terminal 2 for hiding six kilograms of shabu in their luggage.
3rd Malaysian caught with shabu at NAIA
- Written by Conrado Ching
- Tuesday, 17 July 2012 00:00
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