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Sri Lankan monks arrested in major drug bust

Sri Lankan authorities have detained 22 Buddhist monks for allegedly transporting over 110 kilograms of narcotics.

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Monday, 27 April 2026 at 10:52 UTC
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Sri Lankan police have arrested 22 Buddhist monks in a major drug trafficking operation. The press reports the group was caught transporting more than 110 kilograms of narcotics. Authorities state the scheme was coordinated by three senior monks from a temple, who recruited the other 19 individuals. The case has shocked the predominantly Buddhist nation.
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