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Buddhist monks arrested in Sri Lanka for drug trafficking
Twenty-two monks were apprehended at an airport in Sri Lanka after customs officials discovered a significant quantity of cannabis in their luggage. Authorities allege that the trip to Thailand was a cover for narcotics trafficking. (sources: france24, nytimes, theguardian, cnn, nypost)
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Sri Lankan police arrested 22 monks after finding 110 kilograms of cannabis concealed in their luggage. The group reportedly returned from a trip to Thailand, which authorities claim was intended for drug trafficking.
- The monks were arrested at Sri Lanka's main international airport.
- Customs officials discovered the cannabis hidden in false walls of their bags.
- The amount of cannabis seized is reported to be the largest in Sri Lanka's history.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns about drug trafficking and its intersection with religious institutions in Sri Lanka.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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