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Buddhist monks-in-training caught with 110kg of cannabis in Sri Lanka

Buddhist monks-in-training caught with 110kg of cannabis in Sri Lanka

Summary

Police in Sri Lanka arrested 22 trainee Buddhist monks at Colombo airport after finding 110 kg of cannabis in their luggage. This is the biggest drugs seizure ever recorded at the airport. The monks were returning from a holiday in Bangkok.

Key Facts

  • 22 Buddhist monks-in-training were arrested at Colombo airport, Sri Lanka.
  • Police found 110 kilograms (about 243 pounds) of cannabis in their luggage.
  • This is the largest drug bust ever at Colombo airport.
  • The monks had just returned from a five-day trip to Bangkok, Thailand.
  • The seized cannabis was being carried by junior monks who are still in training.
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