Lisa Prescott, who was in a relationship with criminal James Close, admitted being part of a cocaine ring which dealt thousands of pounds of drugs. She was caught out by DNA Lisa Prescott admitted being part of a cocaine ring (Image: Manchester Evening News)

A mother has confessed to aiding her gangster boyfriend in managing his cocaine operation from his cell in Forest Bank prison. Lisa Prescott's involvement in James Close's drug empire allowed her to live a life of luxury , despite having 'no evidence of a legitimate income'.

The 40-year-old had been romantically involved with Close, labelled a ' violent and dangerous criminal ' by a judge, for 'many years'. Close, recently slapped with a 36-year sentence after being convicted of drug and firearm offences, was closely conn

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