A woman from Nantwich has been sentenced to over five years in prison after admitting her role in supplying class A drugs through a county lines operation.
Court Hearing and Sentence
Abigail Wright, 38, of Soot Hill, Nantwich, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday, June 10, where she received a prison term of five years and seven months. She had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.
Investigation Details
The investigation began when detectives identified a mobile phone number used by a county lines gang operating in the Nantwich area. The device, known as a 'graft phone', was used to send mass text messages daily promoting the sale of heroin and crack cocaine.
Officers traced the phone to Wright and arrested her near her home on Soot Hill on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. A search of her property uncovered approximately 20 packets of heroin and crack cocaine, with an estimated street value of £200, along with the graft phone.
Examination of the phone revealed hundreds of messages advertising illegal drugs. Following the evidence, Wright was charged with drug supply offences.
Police Statement
After sentencing, the detective leading the investigation said: 'I welcome the substantial sentence handed to Wright and hope it acts as a warning to those involved in selling illegal drugs. Drugs have a devastating impact on users and the community. We are committed to holding those responsible accountable. We urge anyone with information about drug activity to contact us on 101 or visit www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us.'
