News (Media Awareness Project) - US CA: Cops Seize Khat Plants -- 2 Arrested At Home |
| Title: | US CA: Cops Seize Khat Plants -- 2 Arrested At Home |
| Published On: | 1999-12-17 |
| Source: | San Francisco Chronicle (CA) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-09-05 08:37:01 |
COPS SEIZE KHAT PLANTS -- 2 ARRESTED AT HOME
San Leandro -- Two men were arrested after detectives seized 242 illegal
khat plants in the backyard of their home, police said yesterday.
The African shrub-like plant, which acts as a narcotic when chewed, was
discovered after police received a tip that followed a separate October
seizure of khat, authorities said.
Allawe Hassan, 41, and Besserey Hassan, 23, were arrested at the home on
Joaquin Avenue on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance for sale.
They are being held at San Leandro City Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail each.
Police said the suspects grew the plants, which weighed 361 pounds, in the
backyard of their home. Officers also seized a .32- caliber revolver and
$2,500 in cash.
San Leandro -- Two men were arrested after detectives seized 242 illegal
khat plants in the backyard of their home, police said yesterday.
The African shrub-like plant, which acts as a narcotic when chewed, was
discovered after police received a tip that followed a separate October
seizure of khat, authorities said.
Allawe Hassan, 41, and Besserey Hassan, 23, were arrested at the home on
Joaquin Avenue on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance for sale.
They are being held at San Leandro City Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail each.
Police said the suspects grew the plants, which weighed 361 pounds, in the
backyard of their home. Officers also seized a .32- caliber revolver and
$2,500 in cash.
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