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-Short Attention Span Theater-

More Than 200 Pounds Of Khat Seized At Dulles Airport

2012-12-30

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it has seized more than 200 pounds of an illegal stimulant from the Middle East that was shipped as air freight to Dulles International Airport.

That'll keep Minneapolis going for .. about a week...

The agency says it found 214 pounds of khat (COT) while inspecting freight that was listed as wood coffee tables. The drug had been shipped from Doha, Qatar, and has an estimated street value of $30,000.

Khat is a leafy plant that's chewed for its stimulant effect. It's classified as a dangerous narcotic in the United States.

CBP says it destroyed the drug, and no charges will be filed. CBP front man Steve Sapp says it can be difficult to pursue criminal charges for dealing khat because it starts to break down about 48 hours after harvesting.

Posted by:trailing wife

#5 Yet indeed if no investigation, then there is less risk than selling illegal unpasturized milk.

Posted by: swksvolFF 2012-12-30 12:29

#4 140 bucks a pound? Is really worth the effort?
How much does it cost at the point of origin? Altho at first glance the ROI on this doesn't look all that good at all.

Posted by: Shipman 2012-12-30 09:35

#3 I guess it doesn't matter whom it was being shipped to. No need to embarrass or upset the mooslim community, we'll just quietly haul it away. By the way, appears our US Customs evidence truck is blocking the Cab lane.... better go move it. Those drivers are all starring at us quiet menacingly.

Posted by: Besoeker 2012-12-30 05:14

#2 140 bucks a pound? Is really worth the effort?

Posted by: tu3031 2012-12-30 01:05

#1 OK, that's definately a WTF moment for me.

Posted by: Thing From Snowy Mountain 2012-12-30 01:01

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