Cannabis Trafficker Who Planned to ‘Flood the Valleys’ With Weed Used Banksy Art To Launder Money, Court Reveals
“Commercial success is a mark of failure for a graffiti artist. We’re not supposed to be embraced in that way.” Banksy
A UK cannabis dealer who laundered his illegal earnings through artworks by the elusive British street artist Banksy has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Christopher Scrivens, 37, led a weed trafficking operation and used his profits to acquire luxury items, including Banksy paintings. During a raid on Scrivens’ home in South Wales, police confiscated several artworks, including Monkey Queen, The Watchtower Swing and a sculpture titled Grappling Hook. Scrivens later surrendered another piece, The Cross, completing his Banksy collection, valued at nearly $250,000.
Banksy: Anonymous But Famous
Banksy, one of the world’s most famous artists though his identity remains unknown, officially at least. His artwork has is risen in price over the …