UK Driver Jailed for Smuggling Cocaine in Kim Kardashian Underwear Shipment

A driver in the UK has been jailed after being caught smuggling $9.3 million worth of cocaine hidden within a shipment of Kim Kardashian's Skims brand underwear. The drugs were discovered by police, leading to his conviction and sentencing.

18 May, 11:37 — 18 May, 17:45

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Why this matters

This story highlights the ongoing challenges of drug trafficking across international borders and the methods used by smugglers. The involvement of a high-profile brand, even tangentially, draws public attention to the issue of illicit trade.

Key entitiesJakub Konkel Kim Kardashian Skims UK Police British court

The Story

What 11 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

A truck driver was sentenced to over 13 years in prison in the UK
The driver smuggled cocaine hidden in a shipment of Kim Kardashian's Skims underwear
The cocaine was valued at approximately $9.3 million to $9.4 million (or £7 million to £7.2 million)

Key claims2 agreed · 1 disputed

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The driver was sentenced to 13 years in prison.

agreed·morgunbladidSCMPhelsingin-sanomatnewsbeastBBC

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The cocaine was worth approximately $9.3 million.

agreed·SCMPndtvYahooAP

The cocaine weighed 90 kilograms.

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The driver's name is Jakub Konkel.

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The driver is a Polish lorry driver.

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The driver is a 53-year-old Serbian citizen who transported 60 kilograms of cocaine from Spain to Slovenia.

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Disputed bymorgunbladidSCMPndtvYahooAPhelsingin-sanomatnewsbeaststraits-timesBBC

Delo reports a different driver, nationality, amount of cocaine, origin, and destination, suggesting it covers a different but similar story.

Coverage gaps

The specific method of discovery (routine check, specially modified compartment)

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The driver's nationality and name

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The exact weight of the cocaine (90 kg vs. 60 kg)

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The Story

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Source Diversity

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11 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 3/5 buckets covered17/33

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Right2

Right (2)

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Geographic diversity— 10 regions34/34

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SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyToneFactuality

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newsbeastcenter-leftcenter-leftneutral—Factual reporting of discovery and sentencing

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and descriptive, focusing on the details of the crime and sentencing without significant political framing.

Sources

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APVery High105d ago

UK police find cocaine worth $9.3 million stashed in a shipment of Kim Kardashian brand underwear - AP News

UK police find cocaine worth $9.3 million stashed in a shipment of Kim Kardashian brand underwear AP News

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BBCHigh105d ago

HGV driver hid drugs in Kim Kardashian Skims load

Jakub Konkel, who stashed £7.2m of cocaine in a delivery of designer underwear, is sentenced to 13 years.

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SCMPMostly Factual105d ago

UK jails driver for smuggling cocaine in shipment of Kim Kardashian underwear

A British court sentenced a Polish lorry driver to more than 13 years in prison for smuggling £7 million (US$9.4 million) worth of cocaine in a shipment of underwear and clothing from Skims, Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand, authorities said on Monday. The National Crime Agency (NCA) said Jakub Jan Konkel, 40, was driving a vehicle carrying 28 pallets of Skims clothing from the Netherlands when he was stopped by border officials at a port in Essex in September. The agency said Konkel had stop...

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YahooMostly Factual105d ago

UK police find cocaine worth $9.3 million stashed in a shipment of Kim Kardashian brand underwear

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straits-timesMostly Factual105d ago

Britain jails driver for smuggling cocaine in shipment of Kim Kardashian underwear - The Straits Times

Britain jails driver for smuggling cocaine in shipment of Kim Kardashian underwear The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual105d ago

UK Cops Find 90-kg Cocaine In Shipment Of Kim Kardashian's Shapewear Brand

A British court sentenced a truck driver to prison for smuggling $9.4 million worth of cocaine in the shipment.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: BBC · 18 May, 11:37|Full coverage: 11 · 12h|Window: 12h

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BBC18 May, 11:37First to report

HGV driver hid drugs in Kim Kardashian Skims load

3h later

straits-times18 May, 14:14

Britain jails driver for smuggling cocaine in shipment of Kim Kardashian underwear - The Straits Times

delo18 May, 14:22

NPU zasegel 60 kilogramov kokaina

newsbeast18 May, 14:49

13 χρόνια κάθειρξη για την κοκαΐνη στα ρούχα της Κιμ Καρντάσιαν: Πώς οι αρχές ανακάλυψαν το φορτίο

helsingin-sanomat18 May, 14:52

Britannia | Mies salakuljetti kokaiinilastia Kim Kardashianin alusvaatemerkin rekassa

2h later

AP18 May, 17:00

UK police find cocaine worth $9.3 million stashed in a shipment of Kim Kardashian brand underwear - AP News

Yahoo18 May, 17:00

UK police find cocaine worth $9.3 million stashed in a shipment of Kim Kardashian brand underwear

ndtv18 May, 17:45

UK Cops Find 90-kg Cocaine In Shipment Of Kim Kardashian's Shapewear Brand

SCMP18 May, 17:45

UK jails driver for smuggling cocaine in shipment of Kim Kardashian underwear

digi2418 May, 17:52

Kim Kardashian cere despăgubiri de 1 euro de la „hoții bunici” care au jefuit-o de bijuterii de 9 milioane de euro, în Paris

6h later

morgunbladid18 May, 23:25Latest update

UK Driver Jailed for Smuggling Cocaine in Kim Kardashian Underwear Shipment

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 1 disputed

Coverage gaps

The Story

Source Diversity

Source Diversity

Political spectrum

Sources

UK police find cocaine worth $9.3 million stashed in a shipment of Kim Kardashian brand underwear - AP News

HGV driver hid drugs in Kim Kardashian Skims load

UK jails driver for smuggling cocaine in shipment of Kim Kardashian underwear

UK police find cocaine worth $9.3 million stashed in a shipment of Kim Kardashian brand underwear

Britain jails driver for smuggling cocaine in shipment of Kim Kardashian underwear - The Straits Times

UK Cops Find 90-kg Cocaine In Shipment Of Kim Kardashian's Shapewear Brand

Coverage Timeline

HGV driver hid drugs in Kim Kardashian Skims load

Britain jails driver for smuggling cocaine in shipment of Kim Kardashian underwear - The Straits Times

NPU zasegel 60 kilogramov kokaina

13 χρόνια κάθειρξη για την κοκαΐνη στα ρούχα της Κιμ Καρντάσιαν: Πώς οι αρχές ανακάλυψαν το φορτίο

Britannia | Mies sala­kuljetti kokaiini­lastia Kim Kardashianin alus­vaate­merkin rekassa

UK police find cocaine worth $9.3 million stashed in a shipment of Kim Kardashian brand underwear - AP News

UK police find cocaine worth $9.3 million stashed in a shipment of Kim Kardashian brand underwear

UK Cops Find 90-kg Cocaine In Shipment Of Kim Kardashian's Shapewear Brand

UK jails driver for smuggling cocaine in shipment of Kim Kardashian underwear

Kim Kardashian cere despăgubiri de 1 euro de la „hoții bunici” care au jefuit-o de bijuterii de 9 milioane de euro, în Paris

Smyglaði fíkniefnum með Skims-sendingu

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Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 1 disputed

Coverage gaps

Coverage matrix(11 sources)

Political spectrum

Britannia | Mies salakuljetti kokaiinilastia Kim Kardashianin alusvaatemerkin rekassa