Sri Lankan monks arrested after 110kg of cannabis discovered in their luggage

Officials say each monk was found with around 5kg of Kush - a particularly potent form of the drug - hidden within "false walls" in their luggage.

Sri Lankan authorities detained 22 Buddhist monks after uncovering a massive cannabis haul at the country’s main airport. Each monk was carrying about 11 lbs (5kg) of cannabis concealed inside false compartments in their luggage. The monks had just returned from Thailand, and the drugs were hidden in specially prepared luggage with false bottoms, packed alongside school supplies and sweets. Authorities are investigating the source and distribution of the drugs.

Twenty-two monks were arrested at Sri Lanka's main international airport after officials found 110kg of cannabis concealed in their luggage. Each monk carried about 5kg of Kush hidden within false walls in their suitcases. The monks, mostly students, were returning from Thailand after a sponsored holiday. A 23rd monk, believed to have organized the trip, was also arrested. Police are investigating the possibility that the monks were unaware of the drugs they were carrying.

Twenty-two Sri Lankan monks returning from Thailand were arrested at the main international airport with 110kg of powerful cannabis. Each monk carried about 5kg of Kush concealed within false walls in their luggage. The monks, mostly young students from temples across Sri Lanka, had been on a holiday sponsored by a businessman. This is the largest single detection of Kush at the airport. Authorities are investigating the source and distribution of the drugs.

Twenty-two Sri Lankan monks returning from Thailand were arrested at the main international airport with 110kg of powerful cannabis. Each monk carried about 5kg of Kush concealed within false walls in their luggage. The monks, mostly young students from temples across Sri Lanka, had been on a holiday sponsored by a businessman. This is the largest single detection of Kush at the airport. Authorities are investigating the source and distribution of the drugs.

Sri Lanka Police arrested 22 individuals dressed in robes who appeared to be monks at the Bandaranaike International Airport for smuggling a massive haul of Kush and Hashish valued at over Rs. 1.1 billion. Each individual was allegedly carrying more than 5 kilograms of drugs, totaling over 120 kilograms. The drugs were hidden inside false compartments of suitcases, concealed alongside school supplies and food. The suspects are currently in custody and are scheduled to be produced before the Negombo Magistrate's Court for legal proceedings.