US seizes 1,800 kg khat in Atlanta, valued at $500k

US authorities seized over 1,800 kg of khat, a stimulant plant, in Atlanta, with shipments originating from India, the Netherlands, and Nigeria, and additional quantities carried by travelers from Paris. The seizure highlights ongoing international drug trafficking networks and the scale of khat distribution in the US. The value and source diversity suggest a well-established smuggling operation, though the impact on supply is uncertain.