Luxury pools in Marrakech and drug trafficking: The shocking double life of influencer Ellie Crampsie

Ellie Crampsie, 23 years old, was apprehended at Edinburgh airport on April 16 of last year. Upon arrival from an Air France flight from Thailand, customs officers discovered 17 sealed packages hidden in her luggage. In total, the young woman was transporting 17.7 kg of cannabis, a cargo with an estimated market value between £115,000 and £151,000.

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Despite the threat of a conviction, the influencer continued to feed her Instagram account with glamorous photos. In August 2025, she was notably pictured in a pool during a luxurious stay in Marrakech. According to The Scottish Sun, she multiplied her travels and advertising partnerships, feigning a gilded existence in front of thousands of subscribers while the legal proceedings were underway.

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On Thursday, March 26, the young woman from Glasgow finally pleaded guilty to drug trafficking before the Edinburgh court. Her lawyer highlighted the support of her parents during the hearing, while the prosecution recalled the details of the journey from Bangkok. Sheriff Graeme Watson postponed the sentencing to a later date, stating that all sentencing options remained open.