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Khat Smuggling Surges at U.S. Airports | Monroe Louisiana News
CBP agents are on high alert as khat seizures surge at U.S. airports—nearly 1200 pounds seized at O’Hare alone from travelers flying in from Senegal, with street value exceeding $140K. Smugglers are increasingly hiding the stimulant plant in passenger luggage, not cargo, sparking busts across major hubs like Baltimore, Dulles, and Chicago. Though classified as a Schedule One drug here due to its abuse potential and health risks—including paranoia, hallucinations, and organ damage—khat remains legal and culturally ingrained in places like Yemen. With over 19,000 pounds intercepted this year…
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