Cops Nab Two Teens with Over 100 Kg of Khat at Frankfurt Airport, Another Busted at Tel Aviv
Large quantity of khat narcotic plant discovered in travel luggage: 100 kilograms confiscated - Over one hundred kilograms of the illicit substance Khat discovered concealed in travel luggage.
Hey there,
Two young bucks, aged 19, got into some hot water at Frankfurt Airport after they were found carrying a staggering amount of the stimulating narcotic plant, Khat. The duo had flown in from Tel Aviv, with the first lad hauling 33.7kg and the second a whopping 82kg of the stuff in their luggage, according to the fed's boys in blue.
That's some serious cargo! On the black market, that could've fetched them some good coin - the street value of Khat ranges from 50 to 100 euros per kilo, as reported by the boys. Instead, they're getting questioned about breaking narcotics law. The initial kid was even barred from entering the country. The other, a European, was initially let off the hook. The police say the authorities got wind of the pair on Tuesday.
Not their only bust
On the very same day, the feds turned away a 50-year-old attempting to enter Tel Aviv with 40kg of Khat. He's also part of the investigation now.
This green plant is consumed by chomping on its leaves or smoking them. As a drug, it's banned under narcotics law, but it can also be prescribed for medicinal purposes.
- The two lads in trouble were 19 years old
- Frankfurt Airport was the bust site
- Tel Aviv was the origin of their flight and the destination of another busted individual
- Khat was the narcotic plant in question
- Frontrunner for profit from the seized Khat was in the range of 50 to 100 euros per kilo
- German and Israeli authorities are forbidden to import or possess Khat without authorization
- The cops were tipped off on Tuesday
Fun Facts:
- Khat is known as "qat" in some regions and is chewed for its stimulative properties.
- Khat is also called "Abyssinian tea" in the West.
- Khat's effects can last up to 6 hours, making it a popular choice in some cultures for social gatherings.
- Prolonged use of Khat can lead to psychological and physical dependence, as well as other side effects such as insomnia, flooding, hallucinations, and increased heart rate.
Visiting Frankfurt or Tel Aviv?
- We recommend being aware of local laws and customs regarding the use and possession of Khat, as it is illegal in both Germany and Israel.
- When traveling, it's best to research the legal status of any substances in the countries you plan to visit, to avoid any potential legal issues or unwanted surprises.
- Always be cautious of strangers offering "Abyssinian tea" or "qat" during your travels.
- The narcotic plant discovered by the authorities at Frankfurt Airport was Khat, which is illegal in both Germany and Israel.
- Two 19-year-olds were apprehended at Frankfurt Airport with over 100 kilograms of Khat in their luggage, making it a significant seizure and a potential source of substantial profits, given that Khat has a street value of around 50 to 100 euros per kilo.
- The two teens were coming from Tel Aviv, and another individual trying to enter Tel Aviv with 40 kilograms of Khat was also stopped on the same day, indicating a possible organized attempt to traffic Khat.
- While Khat is used for medicinal purposes in some regions, it is still considered a narcotic under general-news and crime-and-justice laws, and possession or import without authorization is forbidden.
