New York Man Arrested at Dulles Airport with Large Khat Smuggle
A 25-year-old New York resident, Mohamed Diawara, was arrested at Dulles International Airport in Virginia after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found approximately 368 pounds of khat in his luggage. The substance, originating from a flight from Paris, France,…
Baltimore, MD, August 20, 2026 —
Mohamed Diawara, a 25-year-old resident of New York, was arrested at Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The arrest occurred after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered a significant quantity of khat concealed within his luggage.
According to officials, approximately 368 pounds of the substance were found. The khat originated from a flight that had departed from Paris, France. The estimated street value of the seized khat is reported to be $44,000.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for enforcing federal laws related to the importation of goods into the United States, including prohibited or controlled substances. The discovery and subsequent arrest were made as part of routine inspections and law enforcement activities at the international port of entry.
Further details regarding the specifics of the discovery, the exact charges filed against Diawara, or any subsequent legal proceedings were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Bryan Lynn on www.cbsnews.com, see more information here.
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