A criminal tried to flee the country using his twin brother’s passport – only to be foiled after airport security were tipped-off by his distinctive tattoos.
Nevada Hamilton, 27, had been caught with a stash of heroin, cocaine and cannabis and thousands of pounds in illicit cash following a police raid on his flat in Aberdeen.
The dealer was granted his freedom following an appearance at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on the condition that he not leave the country.
Hamilton nonetheless attempted to foil prosecutors by posing as his brother, Norenzo, to board a plane from Aberdeen International Airport to London.
His bid for freedom failed, however, when the twins’ one major physical difference – distinctive tattoos – gave him away.
Having been taken back into custody, Hamilton appeared again at the court yesterday where he pleaded guilty to the supply and possession of drugs on April, 26 2016 and also of trying to use his brother’s passport at Aberdeen International Airport on December, 1 2016.
Fiscal depute Alan Townsend told the court that Hamilton, whose address was given as HMP Grampian, had been found “naked under a duvet” within a flat in Cadenhead Road after police officers obtained a search warrant for his home in April 2016.
Inside they found just under £4,500 in cash along with £2,705 worth of heroin and small amounts of cocaine and cannabis resin worth £25.
Other drugs paraphernalia, including weighing scales and small plastic bags, were also found within the property.
The fiscal added: “Hamilton was granted bail under the condition that he could not leave Scotland, but was caught at 4.30pm on December 1 2016, trying to board a flight to London from Aberdeen airport.
“He had a passport that had the same surname and date of birth, but it belonged to his twin brother, Norenzo Hamilton.
“The men’s main differences are distinctive tattoos on their person.”
Defence agent Jennifer Pritchard said her client had been on remand since January 12, 2018 after admitting breaching bail.
Sheriff William Summers deferred sentence until next month for reports.