Drug smuggling caused deadly Sri Lanka prison riot, says minister

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Drug smuggling caused deadly Sri Lanka prison riot, says minister

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A deadly riot in a Sri Lankan prison that resulted in 26 deaths and many injuries was caused by a clash between two groups over drug smuggling, according to a top Sri Lankan minister. The incident highlights ongoing issues of drug trafficking within prison facilities.

COLOMBO, July 7 - A riot in a Sri Lankan prison that killed 26 people and injured dozens was due to a clash between two groups over drug smuggling within the jail, a top official said on Tuesday.

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