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22 Buddhist monks arrested with 110 kg cannabis

22 Buddhist monks arrested in Sri Lanka with 110 kg of cannabis at Bandaranaike International Airport.

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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 11:52 UTC
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Sri Lankan authorities arrested 22 Buddhist monks at Bandaranaike International Airport after discovering 110 kg of cannabis hidden in their luggage, marking the largest seizure of its kind at the airport. The monks were reportedly part of a group traveling abroad when the drugs were detected during routine screening. Police are now investigating whether a larger smuggling network involving monks exists, raising concerns about the exploitation of religious figures for drug trafficking.
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