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400 lbs of Khat Intercepted at BWI | Annapolis News

400 lbs of Khat Intercepted at BWI | Annapolis News

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CBP agents at BWI Airport pulled off a massive bust—nearly 412 pounds of khat, a stimulant plant banned by the WHO, seized over two days from five suitcases. Initially mistaken for tea, field tests confirmed the dangerous substance, which can cause delusions, depression, and manic behavior. The traveler had already cleared customs and vanished, a common smuggling tactic—but sharp officers stopped a major drug shipment, keeping communities safer.

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