Two sisters from Merseyside who believed they were running an untouchable drug empire have been sentenced to prison after their own flashy car and suspicious behaviour betrayed their criminal enterprise.
Chloe and Shannen Bostock, aged 26 and 24 respectively, were caught red-handed when police spotted their distinctive black BMW behaving erratically on the M6 motorway near Cheshire. What began as a routine traffic stop quickly escalated into a major drugs bust that would unravel their sophisticated county lines operation.
The Fateful Motorway Stop
Officers from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit became suspicious when they noticed the BMW travelling along the M6. The vehicle's movements raised enough concern for police to pull the sisters over near Sandbach.
Upon searching the car, officers made a startling discovery: approximately £1,000 in cash and multiple mobile phones. But the real evidence would emerge when detectives examined the devices.
A Sophisticated Drug Network Exposed
Forensic analysis of the seized phones revealed the sisters were running a professional drug supply business spanning multiple regions. Police uncovered:
- Numerous bulk messages advertising cocaine for sale
- Evidence of drug deals being coordinated across the UK
- A customer base stretching from the West Midlands to Wales
- Clear indications of a county lines operation
Further investigation led police to the sisters' home in Prenton, Wirral, where they discovered additional incriminating evidence including more cash and drug paraphernalia.
Courtroom Consequences
At Chester Crown Court, the Bostock sisters admitted their involvement in supplying class A drugs. The judge handed down significant sentences:
- Chloe Bostock received three years in prison
- Shannen Bostock was sentenced to two years and three months
Detective Sergeant Paul McDonagh of the Regional Organised Crime Unit emphasised the significance of the conviction: "This case demonstrates how we're tackling county lines drug supply across the North West and beyond. These sisters were part of a network causing harm to communities, and their sentences reflect the seriousness of their crimes."
A Warning to Would-Be Dealers
The case serves as a stark reminder that police are using multiple strategies to combat drug networks. From monitoring suspicious vehicle behaviour to digital forensic analysis, authorities are deploying increasingly sophisticated methods to disrupt organised crime.
DS McDonagh added: "We will continue to pursue those involved in drug supply and bring them before the courts. The message is clear: if you engage in this criminal activity, you will be caught."
