Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported the seizure of over 1,000 pounds (more than half a ton) of khat at Baltimore Airport's baggage claim. Khat is classified as a controlled substance in the United States. Experts suggest that a larger quantity of the East African plant likely enters the country undetected.
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Customs Seizes Over Half a Ton of Khat at Baltimore Airport
Customs and Border Protection seized over 1,000 pounds of khat at Baltimore Airport, a substance classified as controlled in the U.S. Experts indicate that significantly more khat may be entering the country than is intercepted.
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Duffels Full of Khat Seized at Baltimore Airport’s Baggage Claim
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Customs Seizes Over Half a Ton of Khat at Baltimore Airport