Virac Airport Police Station

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the LORD.
— Jeremiah 30:17

03/09/2026

𝐀𝐕𝐒𝐄𝐆-𝐏𝐑-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔𝟎𝟗-𝟎𝟏𝟗𝟎

𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐋𝐔𝐆𝐆𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐃 ₱𝟏𝟒𝟏.𝟖-𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐉𝐔𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐊𝐔𝐒𝐇 𝐀𝐓 𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐀

Pasay City — Suspected Ma*****na Kush worth approximately ₱141.8 million was recovered from eight unclaimed luggage items at the Customs Secondary Inspection Area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on September 1, 2026.

Acting on information from PDEA regarding the interception, joint members of the NAIA-IADITG proceeded to the Customs Secondary Inspection Area for verification and examination of the unclaimed luggage.

Initially left behind at the baggage conveyor and later secured in the interline baggage room, the luggage drew closer scrutiny after being linked to three arriving passengers from Bangkok, Thailand. A subsequent X-ray re-screening by Bureau of Customs (BOC) revealed a suspicious image inside the luggage prompted further examination by authorities.

PDEA K-9 personnel conducted a paneling operation, during which a narcotics detection dog gave a positive indication for the presence of illegal drugs. Manual inspection by Bureau of Customs personnel then led to the recovery of the suspected Ma*****na Kush concealed inside the luggage.

Recovered from the eight luggage items were approximately 94, 561 grams of dried leaves suspected to be Ma*****na Kush, with a Standard Drug Price of PhP141,841,500.00.

Seized illegal drugs will be brought by members of NAIA-IADITG to PDEA National Office, NIA Northside Rd., Diliman, Quezon City for proper disposition.

“Patuloy nating pinaiigting ang ating pagbabantay sa mga paliparan upang matukoy at mapigilan ang mga pagtatangkang magpasok ng ilegal na droga sa bansa. Sa mabilis na koordinasyon ng ating mga katuwang na ahensya, mas napapalakas natin ang ating kakayahang protektahan ang publiko laban sa ganitong banta,” pahayag ni PBGEN Dionisio B Bartolome Jr, Director, PNP AVSEGROUP. # # #

𝐀𝐕𝐒𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐏 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄

03/09/2026

𝐀𝐕𝐒𝐄𝐆-𝐏𝐑-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔𝟎𝟗-𝟎𝟏𝟖𝟗

𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐅𝐖 𝐀𝐓 𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐀 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝟑

Pasay City — The PNP Aviation Security Group (AVSEGROUP), in close coordination with the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the San Fernando City Police Station (SFC PS), La Union Police Provincial Office (LU PPO), successfully arrested a wanted individual at the International Arrival Area of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on September 1, 2026.

The accused, a 41-year-old Filipino female, single, and an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), was intercepted by BI personnel upon arrival from Dubai after verification revealed an outstanding Warrant of Arrest issued by the Regional Trial Court, San Fernando City, La Union, dated November 20, 2014, for two counts of Qualified Theft, with a total recommended bail of Php98,000.00.

The joint police operation was subsequently conducted, resulting in the arrest of the accused. She was informed of the nature of her arrest and apprised of her constitutional rights under the Miranda Doctrine in a language known and understood by her. An Alternative Recording Device (ARD) was likewise utilized during the conduct of the arrest to ensure transparency and accountability.

The accused is now under the custody of the San Fernando City Police Station, La Union, for documentation and proper legal disposition.

“This successful operation highlights the importance of strong coordination among our partner agencies. We remain committed to ensuring that our airports are secure and that wanted individuals are properly identified and turned over to the appropriate authorities.” Said PBGEN Dionisio B Bartolome Jr, Director, PNP AVSEGROUP. # # #

𝐀𝐕𝐒𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐏 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

LOOK: Virac APS personnel, conducted information dissemination and distribution of IEC Materials re:strict prohibition on wearing of PNP Uniforms and anyone caught will be criminally liable for usurpation of authority even under RPC Art 117 (Usurpation of Authority or Official Function) and Art. 179 (Illegal Use of Insignia), Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 (RA 9262), and Phil HIV, AIDS Policy Act of 2018 (RA 1116) and Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign (RA 9165), Anti-Rape Law of 1997 (RA 8353), Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 (RA 9208), Magna Carta for Women (RA 9710), Safe Space Act - RA 11313 (Bawal Bastos Law) and Bomb Joke or False Bomb Threat (PD 1727) IEC materials to the departing passengers of Cebu Pacific at Virac Airport San Isidro Village, Virac, Catanduanes.

02/09/2026

One try with DRUGS can lead to addiction, health risk, and a ruined future. Protect yourself and those who care about you.

02/09/2026