The Philippine Embassy in Buenos Aires strongly advises the Filipinos to take necessary precautions to avoid involvement in the smuggling or trafficking of illegal drugs.

            Please be advised that members of criminal syndicates often approach travelers and offer them attractive amounts of cash if they will carry luggage or parcels for delivery to a certain person at their point of destination. These items invariably contain illegal drugs.

            Filipino travelers should be aware that improved customs examination and law enforcement capabilities (particularly in drug trafficking) in many countries, as well as expanding international cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking, is helping many countries intercept narcotics and illicit drugs at ports of entry.

            Filipino travelers are warned that most countries impose harsh penalties for drug smuggling or trafficking. Persons arrested and convicted for drug smuggling or trafficking can expect a lengthy prison sentence, at the very least.

            In Argentina, the current administration is becoming more-active in its fight against illegal drugs.

            Filipino nationals are urged to report any incident to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Hotline No. 920-0967 (if they are in the Philippines) or to the Philippine Embassy in Buenos Aires, Tel. No. 4554-4015.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Philippine Embassy in Buenos Aires

01 February 2019

Buenos Aires, Argentina