Social media influencer caught with 17kg of cannabis at Edinburgh Airport jailed for 16 months

A social media influencer has been jailed for 16 months after attempting to smuggle more than £150,000 of cannabis through Edinburgh Airport.

Ellie Crampsie was found to have over 17kg of the Class B drug stashed in her luggage as she travelled home from a holiday in Thailand last year.

Crampsie was placed under arrest at the airport and she pled guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis to others when she appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday, March 26.

On Friday, the 23-year-old was jailed for 16 months.

Crampsie, of Broomhouse, Glasgow, is a social media personality and influencer and is prominent in the Glasgow nightlife and events scene, where she promotes several brands.

Crampsie also runs her own beauty business called Brows by Ellie and specialises in styling and treatments.

Prosecutor Emma Laing previously told the court Crampsie had flown on an Air France flight to the Scottish capital from Thailand via Paris and was stopped by Border Force officers on April 16 last year.

“She was asked the usual questions by the officer and she confirmed she had traveled from Thailand,” Ms Laing said.

“Her luggage was opened and a number of vacuum packages were within.”

The court was told airport officials discovered 17 separate sealed packages containing 17.7kg of cannabis with a total value of the drugs estimated at between £115,000 and £151,000.