Canadian border authorities have stopped a large shipment of Khat, a restricted controlled substance in a mail processing feature in the Greater Toronto region (GTA).
According to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the authorities recently seized more than 23 kg of cath adulis-Usually known as sour– The United Kingdom had come. A spokesman said that the controlled substance was discovered during the inspection of the upcoming international parcels.
Importing, exporting or keeping the natives of the East African region and the Arabian Peninsula, is illegal in Canada.
When chewed, the sour acts as a stimulant, causing the same effect as amphetamine, including increased vigilance, enthusiasm and in some cases, invasive behavior or insomnia.
Khat -Cathinone and Cathin active ingredients are classified as canada controlled drugs and substances under the Matter Act, and Canada classifies it as a drug that has no accepted medical use and potential health risk.
No arrests have been announced in connection with the seizure, and investigation is on.