New Zealander faces drug raps

MANILA, Philippines - A New Zealander is facing criminal charges after he was arrested for possession of illegal drugs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Monday.

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency director general Jose Gutierrez Jr. said Salah Raad Abdulrazzak, 27, was caught carrying three dried marijuana sticks by members of NAIA inter-agency drug interdiction task group.

Gutierrez said the suspect hid the illegal drugs inside a cigarette pack and placed it on the pocket of his shorts pants.