A UK drill rapper helped import 60kg of cannabis from the US before he was arrested during a live stream on Instagram, a court has heard. Digga D was arrested during a raid at a property near Lincoln while he was broadcasting on Instagram Live in the early hours of February 21.
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The rapper whose real name is Rhys Herbert has pleaded guilty to drugs charges following the raid. The 24-year-old has admitted importing 3.6 kilos of cannabis and social supply but prosecutors maintain there were significant commercial transactions involving up to 60 kilos.
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A trial of the issue, known as a Newton Hearing, took place before Judge Simon Hirst at Lincoln Crown Court. Herbert, of Lonsdale Road, Notting Hill, pleaded guilty in May to a charge of importing cannabis relating to 11 July 2023. He also admitted supplying cannabis between 26 October 2022 and 21 February 2024.
But the prosecution do not accept the basis of his pleas. James Scobie KC, defending Herbert, said Herbert had earnings in excess of £3 million. Digga D, real name Rhys Angelo Emile Herbert, entered guilty pleas to two drugs charges during a hearing at Lincoln Crown Court on Tuesday.
The drill artist, whose tracks have been listened to by millions, was arrested at a property in Bracebridge Heath near Lincoln in February while broadcasting on Instagram Live. Mr Scobie told the hearing his client admitted being a heavy user of cannabis and would also supply cannabis socially to his entourage in the music industry.
