Monk Impersonators Arrested in Major Drug Bust at Sri Lanka Airport
A group of 22 individuals dressed as monks was arrested for carrying 120 kg of narcotics at Sri Lanka's Bandaranaike Airport. Worth 1.1 billion rupees, it was the largest drug seizure there. Leading Buddhist monks condemned the act, calling for legislation against such impersonations.
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested 22 individuals disguised as monks for allegedly attempting to smuggle 120 kg of narcotics through Bandaranaike International Airport. This haul, valued at 1.1 billion rupees, marks the largest drug seizure in the airport's history.
The suspects, reportedly residents of various townships, were returning from Thailand and were found to have false-bottomed suitcases containing Kush and Hashish. Each suspect carried over 5 kg of narcotics, leading to their detention for further investigation.
Reacting to the incident, leaders from the major Buddhist denominations criticized the impersonators, urging the implementation of tougher laws to prevent future incidents and expelling those impersonating the revered monastic community.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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