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22 Buddhist Monks Arrested in Sri Lanka with 240 Pounds of Cannabis
In the bustling Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka, a group of twenty-two Buddhist monks in traditional saffron robes appeared to be just another group of pilgrims returning from a spiritual retreat in Thailand. But as they approached customs, a routine inspection turned into one of the most shocking drug busts in the country’s history.
Sri Lankan authorities discovered over 240 pounds of high-grade cannabis—specifically a potent strain known as "Kush"—hidden within the group’s luggage. The haul, valued at approximately 3.5 million dollars, was meticulously concealed…
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