Drug Smuggling Information Leak Leads to Deadly Sri Lankan Prison Clashes

A leak of information regarding drug smuggling activities within a Sri Lankan prison led to violent clashes that resulted in the deaths of 25 inmates. The incident highlights the volatile conditions within the correctional facility.

7 Jul, 14:34 — 7 Jul, 14:34

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Drug smuggling info leak led to clashes in Sri Lankan prison that killed 26

The violence erupted over two days at the prison in the coastal town of Negombo, around 35 km north of Colombo.

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Sri Lanka. 25 mortos em confrontos dentro de uma prisão

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Drug Smuggling Information Leak Leads to Deadly Sri Lankan Prison Clashes

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Drug smuggling info leak led to clashes in Sri Lankan prison that killed 26

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Sri Lanka. 25 mortos em confrontos dentro de uma prisão

Drug smuggling info leak led to clashes in Sri Lankan prison that killed 26

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