MANILA, May 28 -- Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday lauded the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) for the quick arrest of a foreign national for illegal drugs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Monday.

In a statement, Dizon said the OTS' quick action is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to airport authorities to ensure the safe and secure travel of passengers.

"Paulit-ulit nating abiso sa mga pasahero, 'wag kayong magdala ng prohibited items sa airport. Kung droga dala n'yo, lalong wala kayong kawala. Kulong ang aabutin ninyo (We repeatedly warn passengers against bringing prohibited items to airports. And if you bring illegal drugs, you won't get away. You'll be...