P106.8M-worth of suspected kush/cannabis recovered at Subic Bay
Authorities in the Philippines recovered 89 kilograms of suspected kush/cannabis worth P106.8 million from a Malaysian yacht docked at the Subic Bay Yacht Club. The vessel had been brought to the port after experiencing engine trouble while en route to Taiwan.
Why it matters
This significant drug seizure highlights ongoing efforts by Philippine law enforcement to combat international drug trafficking through maritime routes.
Manila Bulletin - P106.8M-worth of suspected kush/cannabis recovered at Subic Bay
P106.8M-worth of suspected kush/cannabis recovered at Subic Bay
A joint task force with personnel from the Bureau of Customs (BOC), the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority’s Investigation and Intelligence Department (SBMA-IID), Law Enforcement Division (SBMA-LED), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Zambales, Olongapo City Police Drug Enforcement Unit (OCPDEU), Zambales Provincial Intelligence Team-RIU3, and Regional Intelligence Division-PRO3 conduct a thorough search of a Malaysian yacht found to be containing 89 bags/packages of suspected kush/cannabis, docked at the Subic Bay Yacht Club (SBYC) on Sept. 2, 2026. (Photo via Zaldy Comanda)
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