Manila, April 25 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday reported the interception of some PHP29.5 million worth of kush (dried marijuana) inside a shipment from Thailand at the Manila International Container Port (MICP).

In a statement, Customs Commissioner Bien Rubio said a full physical examination of the shipment at the Designated Examination Area (DEA) of the MICP on Wednesday led to the discovery of 74 boxes containing the contraband consigned to Philippians 419 Export and Import Gen Mdse Corp.

The shipment which was declared as household items, shoes, and motor parts arrived at the MICP on April 12.

"We are seeing this modus more and more these days of marijuana being shipped through balikbayan boxes, which have become symbol...