Shabu hidden in bibles seized at NAIAContrabands kept inside two bibles confiscated by the Bureau of Customs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. MANILA, Philippines — A German national was apprehended at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Friday, February 13, after authorities discovered over P55.3 million worth of suspected shabu concealed inside hollowed-out bibles. In a statement on Saturday, February 14, the Bureau of Customs said the 77-year-old passenger, identified by authorities as "Peter," arrived on a connecting flight from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The seized contraband has an estimated value of P55,386,000. A subsequent K9 sweep and field testing by authorities yielded positive indications for shabu, confirming the high-value nature of the contraband, according to the bureau.

Source: Philippine Star February 15, 2026 09:35 UTC