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Drug Courier Jailed for Smuggling £5.6M of Cocaine into Scotland

Kristopher Purvis sentenced to 10 years after attempting to transport 45kg of cocaine concealed in suitcases and sombreros.

Kristopher Purvis said that the only thing that he had acquired in Mexico was the sombreros
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Overview

  • Kristopher Purvis, 35, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for smuggling £5.6 million worth of cocaine into Scotland in July 2024.
  • The drugs, concealed in 15 vacuum-sealed packages within suitcases and a bag containing sombreros, were intercepted at Edinburgh Airport.
  • Purvis admitted to being responsible for the drugs, claiming he was acting as a courier to settle a £5,000 debt and earn £20,000.
  • Law enforcement agencies, including UK Border Force and Police Scotland, emphasized the case as part of broader efforts to disrupt transnational drug networks.
  • The cocaine, with an average purity of 52%, was coated in mustard to evade detection, underscoring the evolving tactics of smugglers.