Sri Lankan monks arrested after 110kg of cannabis discovered in their luggage
Summary
Twenty-two monks were arrested at a Sri Lankan airport after officials found 110 kilograms of cannabis hidden in their luggage. The monks were returning from a holiday in Thailand and reportedly did not know they were carrying the drugs. A 23rd monk, believed to have arranged the trip, was also arrested.Key Facts
- Sri Lankan customs found 110kg (242lbs) of cannabis hidden in luggage at Colombo airport.
- The cannabis was concealed in fake walls inside the monks' bags.
- Each monk carried about 5kg of a strong type of cannabis called Kush.
- The monks had just returned from a paid four-day trip to Thailand.
- A 23rd monk, who organized the trip but did not travel, was arrested later nearby.
- Police believe the monks thought the packages were donations and did not know they held drugs.
- Pictures on the monks’ phones showed them enjoying casual holidays.
- This is the first known case of monks arrested for drug smuggling at a Sri Lankan airport.
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