A shipment containing over 58 kilos of methamphetamine hydrochloride, also known as shabu, with a total estimated street value of more than PHP 400 million has been confiscated by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Pair Cargo Warehouse in Pasay City.

Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio and BOC Intelligence Group Deputy Commissioner Juvymax Uy inspected the shipment from Guinea on Monday, according to a statement issued by the bureau on Tuesday.

The Customs Examiner conducted a physical examination in response to a suspicious image seen by NAIA Customs X-Ray Operatives, which yielded 58.93 kilograms of shabu with an estimated value of PHP400.724 million, as confirmed by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).

According to reports, the shipment contains vehicle spare parts.

The PDEA is currently investigating the consignee, who is scheduled to face inquest proceedings for violating Republic Acts (RA) 9165 and 10863, also known as the Customs Modernization Act.

Under Rubio's leadership, the BOC-NAIA is steadfast in protecting the country from all forms of smuggling, in accordance with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directives.

To meet revenue targets and ensure secure trade, the port will increase its vigilance against illicit goods and border protection efforts.