Sri Lanka arrests 22 Buddhist monks allegedly carrying over 110 kilos of cannabis at airport
Sri Lankan authorities arrested 22 Buddhist monks at Bandaranaike International Airport for carrying over 110 kilograms of cannabis, valued at $3.45 million. The monks, returning from Thailand, allegedly concealed the drugs in their luggage using false bottoms.
Sri Lankan authorities arrested 22 Buddhist monks at Bandaranaike International Airport for carrying over 110 kilograms of cannabis. The monks were returning from Thailand and had concealed the drugs in their luggage using specially modified false bottoms. The estimated value of the narcotics is over $3.45 million. The monks had traveled to Thailand on April 22 using tickets provided by a sponsor. Sri Lanka's Police Narcotics Bureau is investigating if the smuggling activities are connected to local drug-running networks. The monks will appear before the Negombo Magistrate's Court for further proceedings.
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