Philadelphia police say it first surfaced last fall. They uncovered 750 pounds of the leafy African plant.
(Above: seizures from Philadelphia International Airport this year)
Now, officials at the airport say they've intercepted 81 pounds of Khat (pronounced COT) shipments this week.
In Africa and the Saudi Arabian Peninsula, the plant is chewed and sometimes sprinkled on food.
It's illegal in the United States because of its amphetamine-like stimulant.
Have you ever heard of it or think it's dangerous?
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