Wire›2026 04 28›22 Buddhist Monks Arrested At Sri Lanka Airport For Allegedly Hiding 242 Pounds

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22 Buddhist monks arrested at Sri Lanka airport for allegedly hiding 242 pounds of marijuana in luggage

Police estimated that the entire potluck would sell for £2.5 million, or around $3.4 million, on the streets.

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22 Buddhist monks arrested at Sri Lanka airport for allegedly hiding 242 pounds of marijuana in luggagePolice estimated that the entire potluck would sell for £2.5 million, or around $3.4 million, on the streets.
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