Manila: A Bolivian, Malaysian, and two Singaporean travellers were arrested in recent days after they were caught with illegal drugs upon arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The most recent arrest was made on Thursday, November 2, when a 30-year-old Bolivian national was apprehended while attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the country, the official news agency reported. ANTI-DRUG LAWS, REGULATIONS The arrest of suspects and confiscation of illicit substances align with provisions outlined in Republic Act 9165 (The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002), Republic Act No. 1, Series of 2002, ensuring that these seized narcotics are removed from circulation and no longer pose a threat to society. Drugs destroyedOn October 20, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) destroyed a staggering $106 million (about 6 billion pesos) worth of illegal drugs and controlled precursors and essential chemicals (CPECs).

Source: Ethiopian News November 02, 2023 14:23 UTC