BWI-Marshall Khat Smuggling Attempt Foiled by CBP

Massive khat bust at BWI-Marshall Airport spotlights little-known stimulant

A major drug seizure at the Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is bringing attention to a stimulant that may be unfamiliar to many Americans. More than 1,200 pounds of khat were seized at the Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport last week. Nearly 331 pounds were seized on Aug. 11, 81 pounds were seized on Aug. 12 and 846 pounds were seized on Aug. 13. The drug is commonly grown in East Africa and…

Customs agents at BWI seize mounds of khat stimulant

Customs agents at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport intercepted shipments of the drug khat weighing over 400 pounds.

CBP officers recover $50,000 worth of khat from abandoned luggage at BWI Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recovered approximately $50,000 worth of khat from the baggage claim area at Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport.

BWI-Marshall khat smuggling attempt foiled by CBP

The six suitcases weighted a combined 412 pounds. CBP said that khat has a street value of $50,000.

CBP officers seize 412 pounds of khat, valued near $50,000, at BWI Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized 412 pounds of khat found in duffel bags left at the baggage carousel at Baltimore Washington Internatio