Leicester lapdancer caught with drugs in knickers has cash confiscated

Jan 17 2011 by Jonny Greatrex, Sunday Mercury

A LAPDANCER caught with a record haul of crack cocaine in her knickers has had £1,660 of suspected drug money confiscated by the courts.

Shadia Wright, 24, was pulled over by cops as she was driving to Aberdeen to deliver the Class A narcotics. Three Birmingham men connected to a West Midlands Yardie gang were also in her Lexus.

The dancer, from Leicester, was strip-searched and officers found a record 9oz haul of crack in her undies – worth £25,000.

Officers also seized £1,413 cash from her handbag and purse and another £245 from the car, pending an investigation.

The curvy stripper later admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine. She was placed on probation for two years and ordered to carry out 240 hours community service.

On Wednesday, Wright had the chance to reclaim the cash from Perth Sheriff Court but did not show up. The money was confiscated under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Drug trafficking between the Midlands to Aberdeen has become one of the most lucrative criminal trade routes in Britain.