Sri Lanka, April 28 -- Nineteen out of 22 Buddhist monks arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a large stock of narcotics have tested positive for drug use, according to the Judicial Medical Officer.

The suspects were taken into custody on April 25 after arriving from Thailand with 112 kilograms of "Kush" cannabis and "Hashish," valued at over Rs. 110 million.

They are currently being detained and questioned by the Police Narcotics Bureau.

Investigations have revealed that a group of monks had previously traveled to Thailand, during which narcotics had allegedly been smuggled and later hidden at a residence in Athurugiriya. The homeowner has also been arrested.

Police further uncovered plans to send another group o...