A young couple’s drug operation came crashing down when police discovered text messages showing their boyfriend-girlfriend drama over cocaine deals.
Grace Mort, 25, and her boyfriend Jacob Kennedy, 20, both from Barry, Wales, got busted after cops found over $19,000 worth of drugs in their shared apartment. The pair had been running their dealing business right out of their home, stashing more than 50 grams of cocaine and nearly 40 ecstasy pills.
When police raided their place, they grabbed the couple’s phones – and that is where things got really interesting. The text messages told the whole story of their operation and their messy relationship.
Their Drug Business
The phone records were a goldmine for investigators. The couple used code words like “sniff” for cocaine, thinking they were being clever. However, their messages outlined everything – deals, deliveries, and complaints.
Kennedy texted Mort asking her to “bring two 0.5g deals.” However, the real drama emerged in his frustrated messages. “I am just someone who gives you sniff whenever you want it,” he complained in one text. Another message showed his anger: “You can sniff my work but not answer your phone.”
Huge Drug Network Finally Busted by Police
This was not just small-time dealing. Police found detailed customer lists with names and money owed – showing the Barry-based operation had been running for months across South Wales. Prosecutor Abdallah Barakat told the court both defendants were after “significant financial advantage,” with Kennedy calling the shots and directing Mort to weigh drugs and make deliveries from their apartment.
The seized cocaine tested at 78% purity – high-grade stuff worth between $5,400 and $9,000. The ecstasy pills added another $6,600 to $10,900 to their stash value.
When cops questioned them, both stayed silent, giving “no comment” answers to everything. However, the evidence spoke loudly enough.
The couple, who had turned their home into drug-dealing central, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and MDMA, plus conspiracy charges. Kennedy had a clean record before this, while Mort had some previous driving violations.
The judge gave Mort 18 months in prison, but suspended the sentence if she completes a 20-day rehab program. Kennedy’s sentencing got postponed to a later date.
This case demonstrates how digital evidence can expose and dismantle criminal operations. Personal texts often give prosecutors the best look into illegal businesses and the relationships between partners in crime. For Mort and Kennedy, their own words became their worst enemies.
