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OtherMay 19

Truck Driver Sentenced to 13 Years for Smuggling Cocaine in Shapewear Shipment

A truck driver received over 13 years in prison for transporting $9.4 million worth of cocaine hidden in a shipment of Kim Kardashian's Skims brand underwear.

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A truck driver was sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison for smuggling cocaine worth $9.4 million that was concealed within a shipment of Skims brand shapewear.

The 198 pounds of cocaine were discovered hidden among the undergarments from Kim Kardashian's clothing line during what appears to have been a routine inspection or investigation by law enforcement authorities.

The substantial drug seizure represents a significant bust in terms of both quantity and street value, with the cocaine valued at nearly $9.4 million. The case highlights ongoing challenges with drug trafficking operations that attempt to use legitimate commercial shipments as cover for illegal substances.

Federal sentencing guidelines for drug trafficking offenses typically impose lengthy prison terms based on the quantity of narcotics involved. The more than 13-year sentence reflects the serious nature of the charges and the large amount of cocaine seized in this case.

Details about how the cocaine was discovered, the specific charges filed, or the defendant's identity were not immediately available. The case underscores law enforcement's continued efforts to intercept drug shipments moving through commercial transportation networks.

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