Paris and Destiny Connolly were found to have been involved in the preparation and sale of Class A drugs, including cocaine and heroin. The discovery was made after a neighbour of 32-year-old Paris handed over suspicious parcels to police.
The investigation revealed that Destiny, 26, had managed a drug line known as “Kyzer”, which sent more than 2,000 flare messages advertising drugs for sale over several months.
Police Discover Cannabis Packages and Drug Line
Officers launched a full investigation after three vacuum-sealed packages of cannabis, weighing a total of one kilogram, were mistakenly delivered to Paris’ neighbour. One was handed to Destiny, while the other two were turned over to police.
The cannabis, a high-grade strain known as “Cali weed”, was estimated to be worth between £6,000 and £9,000 per kilo or up to £10,000 if sold in smaller street deals.
When Destiny and her then-partner Jack Harrison learned that the packages had been handed to police, Harrison became aggressive, demanding compensation and claiming the parcels were worth £6,500 each.
Harrison, of Gildersdale Drive, was later arrested for multiple offences including possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, driving offences, and strangulation of a police officer. He was sentenced earlier this year to six years and two months in prison.
Sisters Coerced into Drug Operation
The court heard that both sisters had been coerced into the operation by Harrison, who exerted control through violence and manipulation.
Investigators found that the “Kyzer” drug line had sent 2,511 flare messages, advertising crack cocaine and heroin, with coded requests such as “four white, one brown” slang for cocaine and heroin.
The phone linked to the operation was registered to Destiny and contained evidence of drug orders, as well as personal use such as Just Eat purchases and emails linked to her name. Messages between the sisters showed internal conflict, including one message from Paris accusing Destiny of “sniffing more than you actually sell.”
When police raided their homes, they found two iPhones, a Nokia handset, scales with cocaine residue, a knife, and a small bag of cannabis inside a Louis Vuitton handbag at Paris’ address in Oldham.
Judge Acknowledges Coercion and Family Impact
During sentencing at Minshull Street Crown Court, both women pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and heroin. They wept in court as Recorder Michael Hayton KC described their offences as “hugely serious.”
The judge acknowledged that the sisters were manipulated by Harrison, noting:
“Bad men beat you up, they hurt you, and get you involved in offences. Jack Harrison was the prime mover in this case.”
Recorder Hayton said he could have imposed a prison term of up to six years but opted for leniency due to the sisters’ young age, character, and the impact on their children.
Suspended Sentences and Rehabilitation Orders
Both sisters received two-year suspended prison sentences. Destiny Connolly, of Cardale Walk, Harpurhey, was ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation activity days. Paris Connolly, of Manchester Road, Oldham, received an identical sentence.
Their defence barrister, Ellen Shaw, said the sisters were remorseful and had been assessed as a low risk of reoffending. She told the court, “Their concern is not for themselves but for their children and the impact this has had on their family.”
Recorder Hayton concluded:
“You played your part in a substantial drug operation, but I am giving you a chance to rebuild your lives.”
