Trigger Warning: This article mentions drug trafficking; reader discretion is advised.Kim Kardashian is in the news again. His lookalike clothing brand is reportedly under scrutiny after a delivery truck loaded with SKIMS clothing was seized by authorities in an attempt to smuggle millions of dollars worth of cocaine. According to the UK’s National Crime Agency, the Polish lorry driver convicted in the case has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison. After the arrest, SKIMS released a statement to the media saying that the brand was not aware of any criminal activity
Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS brand says it has no connection to the smuggling operation
Reports say authorities have estimated the value of the drugs at 7.2 million euros, or roughly $8.4 million. On this matter, Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS brand has broken its silence. In a statement to USA Today and TMZ, the brand’s representative denied any connection to the smuggling operation. The brand also mentioned that they had nothing to do with the truck or the driver either.
Here is the official statement released by SKIMS:
“SKIMS is aware of the latest news about a shipment with our products. We want to be absolutely clear: SKIMS had no knowledge of this criminal activity. We had no connection to the smuggling operation, the driver or the truck.”
More on Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS cocaine smuggling scandal
On 5 September 2025, Border Force officers stopped a SKIMS delivery vehicle at the port of Harwich in Essex. It carried 28 pallets of SKIMS products. According to the National Crime Agency, an X-ray scan was used to detect the irregularities, which revealed a compartment built into the rear doors. This compartment was said to have hidden 90 packages of cocaine, each weighing around two kilos. As the investigation progressed, tracking data emerged that identified the 16-minute stop, which the suspect failed to report during questioning. It is believed to be the same 16-minute window that the authors used to upload the submission.Disclaimer: This post does not promote or condone drug use. If you or someone you know is struggling with bullying or alcohol or substance abuse, suicide, anxiety, depression, or mental illness, get help right away. Contact a mental health specialist, NGO or someone you trust. Several helplines are available to provide assistance.
