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Coverage of khat in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 23 · 16:08 UTCMost recent: Aug 20 · 07:39 UTC
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)organization1Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airportplace1Catha edulistopic1Londonplace1Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)organization1World Health Organizationorganization1Kibrom Gebremariamperson1Tsigabu Hagosperson1Kidane Angesomperson1Khamis Mushait detention centerplace1Saudi Arabiaplace1Ethiopiaplace1Human Rights Watchorganization1NYPDorganization1NYPD Watchdog Grouporganization1Patrolmen's Benevolent Associationorganization1body cavity searchtopic1New York Cityplace1
Recent coverage
  • CRIMEAug 20 · 07:39 UTCFOX NEWS
    CBP officers seize nearly 850 pounds of khat packed into 12 suitcases after flight from London

    Two travelers arriving from London were subjected to a secondary inspection at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Aug. 13. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered approximately 850 pounds of khat (Catha edulis) packed into 12 suitcases within the baggage. The seized material, estimated to have a street value of $100,000, prompted the men's release pending further investigation.

  • CRIMEJul 2 · 13:20 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    'His death has killed a part of me': The Ethiopians awaiting execution in Saudi Arabia

    Ethiopian nationals on death row in Saudi Arabia's Khamis Mushait detention center face execution for drug-related offenses, including possession of khat. Three Tigrayans were executed in April 2026 after being arrested for carrying khat, which is illegal in Saudi Arabia. Prisoners reported forced confessions, signing Arabic documents without understanding them, and witnessing executions.

  • SECURITYMay 23 · 16:08 UTCNY POST
    Watchdog group accuses NYC cop of illegal cavity search of khat user: police union

    A New York City police union is disputing an NYPD watchdog group's accusation that an officer conducted an illegal cavity search after finding the level 1 narcotic khat in a driver's vehicle. The conflict centers on what constitutes a lawful body cavity search under police procedures.