P3.63-M worth of ecstasy tablets intercepted in Manila port, says PDEA
Authorities intercept a parcel containing suspected ecstasy tablets valued at P3.63 million at the Port of Manila on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (Photo from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency)
MANILA, Philippines — A parcel containing suspected ecstasy tablets valued at P3.63 million was intercepted by authorities at the Port of Manila, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) announced on Wednesday.
In a statement, PDEA said the parcel went through K9 inspection after a Bureau of Customs inspector flagged the package for containing a “suspicious substance” on Tuesday morning.
“[A]uthorities decided to open the parcel for a thorough investigation, where they found 2,136 dark gray tablets suspected to be ecstasy. It was concealed in white plastic bottles and was shipped from Germany, misdeclared as vitamins,” the PDEA said.
According to the anti-illegal drug agency, authorities are now investigating the shipper and the parcel’s intended recipient for possible filing of charges for violating Republic Act 9615 or the Dangerous Drugs Act.
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The drugs intercepted will be submitted to the PDEA Laboratory Service for examination.
