New York Man Arrested at Dulles Airport With 400 Pounds of Khat
A man from New York has been arrested at Dulles Airport after approximately 400 pounds of khat were seized.
New York, NY, August 20, 2026 —
A man traveling from New York was arrested at Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized approximately 400 pounds of khat.
The substance was discovered during an inspection of the man’s luggage. Khat, a plant native to East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, is a stimulant that is illegal to import into the United States.
The suspect’s name and specific charges were not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released by authorities.
This seizure highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to interdict illegal substances at international ports of entry.
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