'Barbie' Love Island Star Gets 14-Year Jail Term for Cocaine Smuggling
A Love Island contestant known as "Barbie" has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for her involvement in a drug trafficking operation in the UK. Magdalena Sadlo, 30, was described as the business mind behind a crime cartel based in the Middle East, which smuggled large quantities of cocaine into the country.
Sadlo, who previously appeared on the Polish version of Love Island, worked in Dubai and played a crucial role in managing the financial aspects of the criminal operation. She was responsible for coordinating the transportation of cocaine into the UK and distributing it to various locations, including Greater Manchester.
Police estimated that Sadlo could have trafficked nearly 300kg of cocaine during her trips, using luxury cars to move the drugs around England. The cocaine was stored in safe houses before being distributed to drug users through a network of drivers.
Prosecutors revealed that Sadlo meticulously documented the drug transactions, managing profits, costs, and stock levels for the criminal organization. She was considered an essential part of the operation, overseeing financial matters and ensuring the smooth running of the illegal business.
Sadlo was arrested in February 2024 upon her arrival in the UK from Dubai, where she was found in possession of expensive jewelry purchased with criminal proceeds. Police also seized electronic devices containing evidence of her involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering activities.
In court, Sadlo admitted to conspiring to supply cocaine, cannabis, and ketamine, as well as conspiracy to launder money. She was sentenced to prison for her role in the drug trafficking operation, which involved a network of individuals who have already received lengthy prison terms for their involvement.
The judge emphasized Sadlo's significant role in the drug distribution network and noted her intelligence and understanding of the risks involved. Despite expressing remorse in a letter to the court, Sadlo was found to have actively participated in the criminal activities and sought to impress those at the top of the cartel.
Judge Nicholas Barker likened the drug trafficking operation to a global enterprise and highlighted Sadlo's central role in the collection and distribution of drugs. He concluded that she had willingly engaged in illegal activities and benefited from the criminal operation, leading to her lengthy prison sentence.