Border Force officers stopped 44-year-old Danovan Silveria Bull in Terminal 5 as he arrived on a domestic flight from Aberdeen on December 19 last year, after a detector dog drew attention to his baggage.
His bags were searched and a number of cling-film wrapped packages were found, which tested positive to a cocaine field test.
Further examination confirmed that the packages contained approximately 21kg of cocaine, with a street value of around £3.3 million.
Bull, a Jamaican national, who lived in Hickmore Walk, Clapham, was arrested for being in possession of a Class A drug.
The case was referred to the National Crime Agency, and he was later charged with possession with intent to supply drugs.
Phil Douglas, Border Force Heathrow Director, said: “Border Force officers are the front line in the fight against smuggling and play a crucial role in protecting the UK from illegal drugs and other contraband.
“I hope the substantial prison sentence handed to Bull serves as a deterrent to others who would consider trafficking or trading in cocaine.
“Working with our colleagues in the NCA we are determined to do all we can to prevent drugs reaching UK streets and ensure those responsible are put behind bars.”
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