Federal agents raided several businesses and homes Wednesday thought to be part of illegal money transfer operations that sent as much as $50 million a year to Yemen. Seven people were arrested, six in connection with the search warrants and one on an immigration violation. They were expected to appear in court later Wednesday. U.S. Customs agents seized records and computers from some of the businesses, including convenience stores, service stations and restaurants. Five seizure warrants were issued for banks in the Detroit area and Toledo, Ohio. The raid netted more than $200,000 from the bank accounts and more than 20 pounds of the controlled substance khat, a popular African stimulant.
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