Khat Smuggling Surges on Flights | Fayetteville Arkansas News

Customs agents are on high alert as travelers are increasingly smuggling thousands of pounds of khat—Africa’s illicit stimulant—onto U.S. flights, with major busts hitting O’Hare, Baltimore, and Dulles. This Schedule One drug, valued at over $140K in one seizure alone, is being brought in by passengers rather than cargo, signaling a shift in smuggling tactics. Despite its long history of interception, CBP remains focused as criminals adapt their methods to get this potent, paranoia-inducing leaf across borders. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7881498b2099c858