Buddhist Monks May Have Acted as Drug Mules

 Buddhist Monks May Have Acted as Drug Mules

Twenty-two monks in saffron robes were arrested at Sri Lanka’s main airport Sunday after officials say they found a huge stash of potent cannabis hidden in their luggage. Customs authorities allege the Buddhist monks returning from a four-day trip to Bangkok …

The mostly young trainee monks, from temples around Sri Lanka, had reportedly traveled on an all-expenses-paid trip funded by a businessman. Local reports indicate three monks had recruited the rest,…