BOC-Clark seizes P99.4M ketamine in two air shipments

Published on November 3, 2026 Author Web Editor TagsAriel Nepomuceno,BOC Clark,Bureau of Customs,illegal drugs,Jairus Reyes,Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency The Bureau of Customs-Port of Clark, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, seized two air shipments containing a total of 19.89 kilograms of ketamine valued at P99.445 million The 9,882-gram first shipment from Switzerland, declared as roasted coffee beans, a coffee machine, and coffee-making equipment, was consigned to an address in Mandaluyong City The second shipment, weighing 10,007 grams, came from Amsterdam, declared as sodium bicarbonate cleaning powder, and was bound for Montalban, Rizal The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Clark, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), seized two air shipments containing a total of 19.89 kilograms of ketamine valued at P99.445 million.

The shipments were intercepted on October 22, 2026, as authorities intensified efforts to prevent illegal drugs from entering the country ahead of the holiday season, the BOC reported.

Based on intelligence information from the PDEA Airport Interdiction Unit, customs authorities subjected the two shipments to physical examination.

The first shipment, weighing 9,882 grams, originated from Switzerland and was declared as containing roasted coffee beans, a coffee machine and coffee-making equipment. It was consigned to an address in Mandaluyong City.

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