Police Seize Millions In Cocaine Hidden In Skims Underwear Shipment

U.K. police say they have seized millions of dollars’ worth of cocaine that was concealed inside a shipment of Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS brand underwear.

Authorities said the drugs were discovered in a cargo load of the apparel brand and were intercepted as part of an ongoing enforcement effort targeting illicit narcotics moving through commercial shipping channels. Police placed the estimated value of the seizure at about $9.3 million to $9.4 million.

The shipment involved Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS, a widely sold underwear and clothing brand. Police described the drugs as being “stashed” or hidden within the shipment, indicating the narcotics were concealed among legitimate goods.

The case has drawn attention because the alleged smuggling method relied on a high-profile consumer brand and an ordinary commercial shipment, underscoring how traffickers can attempt to exploit legitimate supply chains. Authorities emphasized that the drugs were found by law enforcement, not through consumer sales.

In statements cited by multiple outlets, police treated the seizure as a significant interdiction given the estimated street value. The discovery adds to broader concerns among law enforcement agencies about drugs being moved through freight, parcels, and other routine distribution networks.

The seizure also raises questions for shippers, carriers, and retailers about cargo screening and security procedures. Large-scale shipments of clothing and other retail goods can pass through multiple hands, and the use of mainstream products can complicate detection efforts.

Police have not publicly detailed how the shipment was selected for inspection or where it was ultimately headed, beyond describing it as a SKIMS-branded load. They also have not released the identities of any suspects connected to the shipment in the reports referenced, or said whether arrests have been made.

Authorities said the investigation is continuing. Law enforcement typically works to trace the shipment’s origin, the chain of custody through transport and warehousing, and the intended recipients, while analyzing packaging and other evidence to identify those responsible.

For now, the seized cocaine remains in police custody as investigators pursue leads tied to the concealment in the commercial cargo. The case highlights how high-value narcotics can be hidden in plain sight—and how routine shipments can become conduits for serious criminal activity when exploited by traffickers.