Manila, Feb. 13 -- About 126 abandoned inbound parcels containing dried leaves suspected to be marijuana or "kush" were intercepted in a series of operations.

In a statement, Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the illegal drugs worth PHP56 million and weighing around 37,968 grams were intercepted from Feb. 3 to 6.

The prohibited items were concealed in parcels declared as ordinary consumer goods, including clothing, magazines, and other household items.

All seized items were secured and turned over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for proper disposition and further investigation.

The interdictions constitute violations of Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and Repu...