Nantwich woman jailed for drug dealing

A woman from Nantwich has been jailed for more than five years after she admitted being involved in the supply of illegal drugs.

Abigail Wright appeared at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday 10 June, where she was sentenced to five years and seven months in prison.

The 38-year-old of Wesley Close, Nantwich, had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (heroin and crack cocaine).

The investigation began after detectives became aware of a mobile telephone number which was being used by a county lines gang in the Nantwich area.

The device, known as a ‘graft phone’ was being used to sell illegal drugs in the area, sending out bulk text messages daily advertising the sale of heroin and crack cocaine.

Following enquiries, officers established that Wright was controlling the phone and she was subsequently arrested near to her home on Tuesday 3 March 2026.

A search was later undertaken at her address where officers located approximately 20 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine with a street value of approximately £200, along with the graft phone.

During analysis of the phone, officers recovered hundreds of messages advertising the sale of illegal drugs.

After gathering a catalogue of evidence, Wright was later charged in relation to the sale of illegal drugs.

Following the sentencing, the detective leading the investigation said:

“I welcome the substantial sentence handed to Wright and I hope that it acts as a warning to those involved in the sale of illegal drugs.

“Illegal drugs can have a devastating impact on not only drug users, but the community around them, and we are committed to doing all we can to ensure those responsible are held accountable.

“We will always act on any information about drug activity provided to us and would urge anyone who believes this activity is happening near to them, to please contact us on 101 or visit www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us .”