Couple face Khat Drug possession charges
A THORNLIE man and his wife are facing drug possession charges after allegedly being caught in possession of leaves from an exotic khat tree.
Cannington Detectives identified three Australia Post parcels, which contained 7.5 kg of khat leaf, a listed prohibited drug which contains cathinone .
It is not illegal to grow the trees, which are found in Perth, but it is illegal to possess the leaves for use as a drug.
Khat also contains cathine, which is listed as being a poison and is restricted to prescription or supply by a medical practitioner.
Detectives searched the couple’s home after the packages were delivered and allegedly found another 25kg of khat leaf and cash.
The 40-year-old male occupant and his 37-year-old wife were charged with possessing a prohibited drug with intent to sell or supply and attempting to possess the drug to sell or supply.
They are due to appear in Armadale Magistrates Court four days ago.
[...] paradoxuganda: Ecstasy to AgonyA THORNLIE man and his wife are facing drug possession charges after allegedly being caught in possession of leaves from an exotic khat tree. Cannington.Read more [...]