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Ninety Monks Arrested In Colombo For Cannabis Smuggling

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Sri Lankan authorities detained 22 monks at Colombo International Airport on suspicion of smuggling 110 kilograms of cannabis. Each monk was found with roughly five kilograms of the substance in their luggage, according to reports from BBC. Authorities discovered over 200 pounds of high-grade cannabis hidden in the monks' luggage. The seized cannabis is valued at more than $3 million. A police spokesperson stated that one monk organized the trip but did not travel with the group. The spokesperson alleged that the organizer instructed the travelers regarding the parcel. The group was reportedly caught with 240 units of the substance. The incident involved the transport of the illegal material. The report indicates the individuals were taken into custody following the discovery of the substances. The value of the seized cannabis is estimated at 3,450,000 USD.

Sri Lankan authorities detained 22 monks at Colombo International Airport on suspicion of smuggling 110 kilograms of cannabis. Each monk was found with roughly five kilograms of the substance in their luggage, according to reports from BBC. Authorities discovered over 200 pounds of high-grade cannabis hidden in the monks' luggage. The seized cannabis is valued at more than $3 million. A police spokesperson stated that one monk organized the trip but did not travel with the group. The spokesperson alleged that the organizer instructed the travelers regarding the parcel. The group was reportedly caught with 240 units of the substance. The incident involved the transport of the illegal material. The report indicates the individuals were taken into custody following the discovery of the substances. The value of the seized cannabis is estimated at 3,450,000 USD. Police in Sri Lanka arrested 22 Buddhist monks for transporting 112 kg of cannabis. Investigators believe the suspect organized the shipment but did not personally participate in the transport.

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RTHK Radio 3 HK

“Authorities in Sri Lanka say they have detained 22 monks on suspicion of smuggling 110 kilograms of powerful cannabis into the country.”

RNZ National

“Officials in Sri Lanka say 22 monks returning from Thailand have been arrested carrying 110 kilograms of kush, a powerful strain of cannabis.”

RNZ National

“The monks were mostly young students from temples across Sri Lanka. These collect covers their costs be informed be entertained”

BBC World Service

“Sri Lankan officials say 22 monks returning from Thailand have been arrested, carrying 110 kilograms of kush, a powerful cannabis strain.”

KQED FM

“Sri Lankan officials say 22 monks returning from Thailand have been arrested, carrying 110 kilograms of kush, a powerful cannabis strain.”

MDR Aktuell

“In Sri Lanka sind 22 buddhistische Mönche festgenommen worden. Der Zoll am Flughafen Kolombo teilte mit, jeder Mönch habe etwa 5 Kilogramm Cannabis in einem doppelten Boden verstaut gehabt.”

MDR Aktuell

“Mönch habe etwa 5 Kilogramm Cannabis in einem doppelten Boden verstaut gehabt.”

RNZ National

“Sri Lanka A won by innings in 109 runs after posting 515 in their first Stonnings, New Zealand recorded 305.”

RTHK Radio 3 HK

“A spokesman for Sri Lankan Customs alleged that the group was carrying kush, a potent plant-based strain of cannabis, in their luggage, adding that each person carried about 5 kilograms of the narcotic.”

BBC Radio 4

“Sri Lankan officials say 22 monks returning from Thailand have been arrested carrying 110 kilos of cannabis. Those held are mostly young student monks. Customs officials said it was the largest single seizure at the country.”

2GB Sydney

“22 monks have been arrested in Sri Lanka after officials say 110 kilograms of cannabis was found hidden in their luggage.”

Mastodon

“Prison officers arrested over Magazine Prison inmate death”

RTL France

“ce sont des 22 moines bouddhistes placées en détention provisoire au Sri Lanka.”

RTL France

“C'est la première fois que des moines se font arrêter pour ce genre de trafic au Sri Lanka ? Oui absolument et la police du pays pense même que nos vingt de religieux sont les premières victimes de ce trafic.”

Ukrainian Radio UR-1

“В аеропорту столиці ШріЛанки затримали групу монахів, багажі яких виявили загалом 110 кг канабісу... у кожного з 22 монахів, які прибули у столиці Коломбо.”

Ukrainian Radio UR-1

“Бо виявлено близько 5 кг канабісу монахи, більшість з яких були студент.”

Radio NV

“у столиці Ширіланка в аеропорту затримали групу монахів, у багажі яких виявили 110 кілограмів Канабісу.”

Radio NV

“у столиці Ширіланка в аеропорту затримали групу монахів, у багажі яких виявили 110 кілограмів Канабісу. Метники повідомили, що у кожного з монахів знайшли в особистих речах близько п'яти кілограмів наркотичної речовини.”

Ukrainian Radio UR-1

“В еропорту столиці Шріленки затримали групу монахів у багажі, яких виявили загалом 110 кілограмів канабісу... У кожного з 22 монахів... було виявлені близько п'яти кілограмів канабісу.”

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