Manila, Nov. 4 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Clark, in collaboration with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), has seized two shipments containing 19.89 kilos of ketamine worth close to P100 million coming from two European countries.

In a news release Tuesday, the Bureau reported that the two shipments were seized on Oct. 22 after physical examination revealed substances suspected to be illegal drugs.

The first shipment, which originated in Switzerland and weighed 9,882 grams, was declared to contain roasted coffee beans, a coffee machine, and coffee preparation equipment. It was destined for Mandaluyong City.

The second shipment, which originated in Amsterdam and weighed 10,007 grams, was declared as sodium bicarb...