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

Five Buddhist monks arrested in Sri Lanka after 110kg of potent cannabis concealed in false luggage walls is discovered at airport. | Contesto: cronaca

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Five Buddhist monks have been arrested in Sri Lanka after authorities discovered 110 kilograms of cannabis hidden in specially modified luggage, officials said Tuesday. The monks were taken into custody at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo following a routine security screening that revealed the contraband. Each monk was found to be carrying approximately five kilograms of Kush, a particularly potent strain of cannabis, concealed within false walls built into their suitcases. The arrests have sent shockwaves through the predominantly Buddhist nation, where the saffron-robed clergy are revered and expected to adhere to strict codes of conduct. The monks, whose identities have not been released pending investigation, were reportedly preparing to board an international flight when the drugs were detected. Airport security personnel noticed inconsistencies in the weight and structure of the luggage, prompting a thorough search that uncovered the hidden compartments. Sri Lanka has some of the world's harshest drug laws, with trafficking offenses carrying penalties of life imprisonment or even the death penalty. The use and possession of cannabis, including Kush, is illegal in the country, which has historically struggled with drug smuggling operations. The involvement of religious figures in such a large-scale trafficking attempt has raised questions about the exploitation of the clergy's trusted status to bypass security measures. Kush is a high-potency variety of cannabis that has become increasingly popular in illicit markets due to its strong psychoactive effects. Its cultivation and distribution are often linked to organized crime networks operating across South Asia. The 110-kilogram seizure represents one of the largest drug hauls at a Sri Lankan airport in recent years, underscoring the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in combating narcotics trafficking. The Buddhist clergy in Sri Lanka wield significant social and political influence, and their involvement in criminal activity is rare but not unprecedented. In 2019, several monks were arrested for similar offenses, highlighting a troubling pattern of drug abuse and trafficking within...

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