ANTIPOLO, RIZAL – Approximately 1,900 grams of imported kush (high grade type of marijuana) worth Php 3,135,000.00 was seized from a male claimant following a controlled delivery operation at around 5:20 p.m., in Sitio Pantayanin, Pinagsamahan St., Barangay Dela Paz, Antipolo on Monday (May 13).
PDEA team leader identified the arrested consignee as ZINTARO UY, 23 years old, resident of Sitio Pantayanin, Dela Paz, Antipolo City.
Operating teams said that the illegal items emanated from the USA and arrived at the Port of Clark last May 9, 2024.
“The illegal drugs were contained in four plastic pouches and were declared as hooded sweat shirts. The suspect was aware about the content of the parcels and did not resist arrest when collared by the operating teams”, team leader added.
The operation was conducted by operatives led by PDEA Central Luzon, Bureau of Customs-Port of Clark, PDEA Special Project Team, PDEA IS, PDEA ICFAS, PDEA CALABARZOn, PNP AVSEU3 and local police.
A non-bailable offense of Section 4 (importation of dangerous drugs) of Republic Act 9165 will be filed against the male consignee.
