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Over 4,000 pounds of khat seized at Atlanta airport
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· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The substance, a plant containing cathinone, is valued at around $500,000. Further details about these seizures are available from the source, including the total weight of the substance confiscated, which exceeds 4,000 pounds.
A controlled substance has been intercepted in cargo shipments and passenger luggage. The substance, a plant containing cathinone, is valued at around $500,000. It was seized in four enforcement actions and will be destroyed.
The plant, also known as Abyssinian tea, originated from several countries, including India, the Netherlands, and Nigeria. Additionally, some was found hidden in suitcases of US citizens arriving from Paris.
Further details about these seizures are available from the source, including the total weight of the substance confiscated, which exceeds 4,000 pounds.
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Category: safety Published: September 4, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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