Greece managed to ensure a record dose of drugs. Authorities detained up to half a ton of illegal drug kath, announced on Sunday airport in the capital Athens. According to the AFP report, TASR reports this.
The drug is made from the leaves of the Katha plant, which comes from the African corner and the Arabian peninsula. When chewing Katha releases chemicals similar amphetamine, leading to mild intoxication.
Greek state media reported that they are the greatest catch ever recorded in the country – with an estimated value of up to 1.5 million euros.
According to the Greek news agency Ana was Illegal substance hidden in four transport containers, the declared content of which were to consist of curtains, sails and fabrics. The containers were directed from Israel to the United Statesspecifies AFP.
Previous record number of seized drugs It also comes from the Athens International Airport of 4 December 2014.
Khat drug is very popular in Yemen In the area so -called. African corner including Ethiopia and Somalia. In 2022, Spain detained a record number of this drug for Europe with a street value of EUR 61 million.
