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Daily Mirror
16-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Lavish life of Love Island 'Barbie' unmasked as 'brains' behind £53m drug cartel
The sentencing of glamorous Magdalena Sadlo, a former Love Island star known as 'Barbie', brought an end to her lavish lifestyle as she was handed 14 years in prison A Love Island star known as "Barbie" played a critical role in a £53m drugs cartel stretching across swathes of Northern England, a court has heard. Magdalena Sadlo, famed for her stint on the Polish version of Love Island 2021, was the 'business brain' behind an elaborate drug-smuggling operation and led a lavish lifestyle before being handed a 14-year prison sentence. Earlier this month, the court heard that the 30-year-old, from Ringwood in Bracknell, Berkshire, acted as a key link between British criminals and international cartel members. Using her management skills, Sadlo prepared criminal accounts for crime bosses based in the Middle East. Her underworld nickname "Barbie" was aptly reflected in one of her brazen texts, which read: "The devil works hard, but Barbie works harder." Cartel members based in Dubai had plotted a conspiracy to ship staggering sums of cocaine into the UK, and Sadlo was brought on to help. Carlisle Crown Court heard how the gang operated a sophisticated import and sales infrastructure. Detectives from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit detained Sadlo when she landed in the UK in February of last year. Living it large, the convicted felon arrived via a first class Emirates flight from Dubai, laden with lavish trinkets including a £130,000 rose gold Patek Phillipe watch, a £30,000 Rolex and Cartier jewellery - all funded through illicit means. She even carried a CV touting her business skills. As a courier for the gang, Sadlo was responsible for collecting huge amounts of cocaine as it arrived at Harwich port. A police drug expert estimated she could have trafficked nearly 300kg of cocaine over seven trips, including a 33kg haul to Manchester. For months, she ferried the drugs across England in BMWs during "whistle-stop" tours, initially storing the cocaine in safe houses before distributing it nationwide through a network of reliable drivers to supply addicts. As the gang's financial director, Sadlo meticulously recorded millions of pounds worth of drug deals in spreadsheets, the Liverpool Echo reports. Tim Evans, prosecuting, told the court: "She not only manages the profits, costs and expenses, but also manages the stock levels, the profit margins organised crime group at this level could operate or function without Magdalena Sadlo, or an equivalent, performing this role." In court, it was also revealed that Sadlso was "enthusiastically, relentlessly efficient in her accounting," even chastising top players for not meeting her exacting standards. Police seized mobiles and laptops containing spreadsheets that revealed the gang also dealt in ketamine and cannabis. After Sadlo surrendered her PINs, officers discovered a trove of encrypted group chat messages where she and other senior criminals discussed large sums of money related to drug trafficking. On one phone, searches like "50kg cocaine June news UK" and "which countries have the death penalty for drugs" were found. Mr Evans stated: "She clearly knew the scale and seriousness of the trade she was engaging in." Sadlo also handled encrypted communications with high-ranking cartel members and kept detailed spreadsheets tracking stock levels, customer payments, expenses, and profits. Recovered messages included one stating: "Having a good month, done 95895 in profit so far from orders." Defence barrister Peter Corrigan said Sadlo disputed elements of the prosecution case. She had played a lesser criminal role than alleged, said Mr Corrigan, against the background of drug addiction. In a letter, Sadlo expressed remorse after falling on hard times. She was highly regarded by friends and family, the court heard. Sadlo, from Ringwood in Bracknell, Berkshire, pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply cocaine, cannabis, and ketamine, as well as conspiracy to launder money. She received a 14-year prison sentence. Judge Nicholas Barker determined that Sadlo, as a courier, played a "central" role in collecting and distributing drugs. "I conclude there was gain and reward and in some way considerable to you," Judge Barker said. "You are an intelligent woman and well understand risk and reward," he told the defendant. "I find you acted with real enthusiasm and sought to impress those at the top."
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island's Chloe Burrows goes Instagram official with new boyfriend on romantic Maldives holiday
LOVE Island star Chloe Borrows has gone Instagram official with her new boyfriend on a romantic Maldives holiday. The influencer and podcast host, 29, and her Welsh hunk boyfriend appear to be going from strength to strength 3 Love Island star Chloe Borrows has gone Instagram official with her new boyfriend on a romantic Maldives holiday Credit: Instagram 3 Chloe has been sizzling in a bikini while on her Maldives getaway Credit: Instagram And Now, in a sweet Instagram story where she went social media official with her beau, the star wished him happy birthday, while enjoying their holiday in the Maldives. Pouting next to her man while wearing a white top and pink earrings, she said: 'Happy bday baby hunny princess ruben_moreira1 long live the queen x. 'Also yes I don't tan cba being on holiday with u is annoying.' Read More on Chloe Burrows Chloe's new man Ruben could be seen standing next to her looking dapper in a white top, while on holiday. A source previously told us about their budding relationship, saying: "It's early days for Chloe and Ruben but they have known each other a while through "They holidayed in Australia together in a big group at the start of the year and romance blossomed there. "Now they are on holiday together in Dubai, so it's heating up. Most read in News TV "Chloe thinks he's gorgeous and she knows he's a decent bloke as she trusts Liam wouldn't be mates with someone who wasn't a good guy." Chloe Burrows breaks her silence on new boyfriend as she opens up on relationship for the first time Chloe met Ruben through fellow Love Island 2021 co-star Liam Reardon, as the two men are friends. Liam dates Chloe's BFF and co-star Millie Court. Millie and Liam proved the Yet they have faced relationship struggles of their own, splitting up before reuniting for their next chapter together. Meanwhile, Chloe and her man have already jetted off on holiday together, and lapped up the sun in Dubai in February. Fans immediately took this to mean she was "soft launching" her new relationship. Taking to Reddit, one wrote: "Love that for her. That's literally so fun for the four of them as friends, hope it all works out!!" While another said: "So happy for Chloe." This one added: "This is great news." Chloe took to her Instagram Stories to capture their cute date night at Shimmers eatery, with a plate of fresh fish and salad seen on the table. Another snap saw her posing for a sultry selfie with the caption: "Get me to bed with some Brooklyn Nine Nine now." 3 Chloe's fans are delighted that she's found a man Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island's Chloe Burrows goes Instagram official with new boyfriend on romantic Maldives holiday
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island star Chloe Borrows has gone Instagram official with her new boyfriend on a romantic Maldives holiday. The influencer and podcast host, 29, and her Welsh hunk boyfriend appear to be going from strength to strength after she met him through her Love Island co-star. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Love Island star Chloe Borrows has gone Instagram official with her new boyfriend on a romantic Maldives holiday Credit: Instagram 3 Chloe has been sizzling in a bikini while on her Maldives getaway Credit: Instagram And Chloe went public with her new man, Ruben Moreira, in February, as she moved on from her former romance with Toby Aromolaran, 25. Now, in a sweet Instagram story where she went social media official with her beau, the star wished him happy birthday, while enjoying their holiday in the Maldives. Pouting next to her man while wearing a white top and pink earrings, she said: 'Happy bday baby hunny princess ruben_moreira1 long live the queen x. 'Also yes I don't tan cba being on holiday with u is annoying.' Chloe's new man Ruben could be seen standing next to her looking dapper in a white top, while on holiday. A source previously told us about their budding relationship, saying: "It's early days for Chloe and Ruben but they have known each other a while through Liam Reardon and they get on like a house on fire. "They holidayed in Australia together in a big group at the start of the year and romance blossomed there. "Now they are on holiday together in Dubai, so it's heating up. "Chloe thinks he's gorgeous and she knows he's a decent bloke as she trusts Liam wouldn't be mates with someone who wasn't a good guy." Chloe Burrows breaks her silence on new boyfriend as she opens up on relationship for the first time Chloe met Ruben through fellow Love Island 2021 co-star Liam Reardon, as the two men are friends. Liam dates Chloe's BFF and co-star Millie Court. Millie and Liam proved the eventual winners of their reality TV series. Yet they have faced relationship struggles of their own, splitting up before reuniting for their next chapter together. Meanwhile, Chloe and her man have already jetted off on holiday together, and lapped up the sun in Dubai in February. Chloe, who shot to fame on Love Island's 2021 season, posted a picture on her Instagram Stories of her and Ruben at the time. Fans immediately took this to mean she was "soft launching" her new relationship. Taking to Reddit, one wrote: "Love that for her. That's literally so fun for the four of them as friends, hope it all works out!!" While another said: "So happy for Chloe." This one added: "This is great news." Chloe took to her Instagram Stories to capture their cute date night at Shimmers eatery, with a plate of fresh fish and salad seen on the table. Another snap saw her posing for a sultry selfie with the caption: "Get me to bed with some Brooklyn Nine Nine now."
Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Chloe Burrows sparks concerns as she sports swollen eye as Love Island star responds to fans
CHLOE Burrows sparked concern from her loyal Love Island fanbase after showcasing her swollen eye. The podcast host took to her Instagram Stories to capture a candid selfie showing her inflated left eyelid as she asked fans "how's your morning going?" 6 chloe-burrows-sparks-concerns-sports-994535684 Credit: Instagram / Chloe Burrows 6 chloe-burrows-sparks-concerns-sports-994535683 Credit: Instagram / Chloe Burrows 6 She often fills her social media with glam selfies Credit: Instagram Chloe, 29, then uploaded a picture showing her with a huge black patch over one peeper as she posed for a mirror selfie. She reassured fans: "Guys the last story was meant to be funny, pls don be concerned," yet did not address what the exact situation was. The Love Island 2021 alum added: "Regular programming by force." Chloe then captured her arriving in Ibiza with a huge smile on her face, ready to soak up the sunshine. In a video posted from a back of a cab in the White Isle, she went make-up free to let her eye settle. She told fans: "Look at my f***ing eye," before her pal chirped in: "She's got a pink eye." Chloe then added how it had flared up "before a photoshoot." Fans were quick to offer suggestions on a remedy, as one put: "Use Johnson's baby shampoo and let it run over the eye - mum of 4 who suffer with recurring 'pink eye' and it's a miracle cure! X" A second put: "Chloe get yourself an eye patch and be a sexy lil pirate." A third wrote: "Turmeric and warm water on your eye with a wet tea bag or cotton wool legiiittt. Baby shampoo in warm water good too soz I rushed the comment cos late & cba to re-write it." Chloe Burrows breaks her silence on new boyfriend as she opens up on relationship for the first time Chloe then replied: "Appreciate you!!!!!" Her make-up free appearance is a contrast to the TV star's ordinarily glam look. Earlier this year, she stripped to a bikini to show off her toned figure. FRESH START Away from her appearance, Chloe delighted fans as she went official with her new man. And last month, she opened up on dating Ruben for the first time. The reality star, 29, previously dated Toby Aromolaran after they met on Love Island. In February it was revealed how the star was dating Ruben Moreira as she joked about 'soft launching' him. And now she has officially confirmed she is dating in an update to fans. Appearing on her podcast, the Love Islander admitted: "I am dating. "I'm just gonna put a pin in that and we'll leave that and then I think in a few months we can have a proper catch up. "But until then i'm just gonna leave you on a cliffhanger, which is so boring I know." Chloe previously posted a photo of her and Ruben on her Instagram stories. It's understood Chloe met Ruben through fellow Love Island 2021 co-star Liam Reardon, as the two men are friends. 6 She has now touched down in Ibiza, with her pal telling an Instagram video she had a 'pink eye' 6 She recently opened up on her new relationship Credit: Rex
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Chloe Burrows breaks her silence on new boyfriend as she opens up on relationship for the first time
CHLOE Burrows has broken her silence on her new boyfriend as she opened up about her relationship for the first time. The reality star, 29, previously dated Advertisement 3 Chloe Burrows has confirmed she is dating Credit: Instagram 3 Chloe and Toby split in 2022 Credit: Getty 3 Chloe had 'soft launched' Ruben on her social media in February which sent fans wild Credit: ruben_moreira1 However, after her heartbreaking split, In February it was revealed how the star was dating And now she has officially confirmed she is dating in an update to fans. Appearing on her podcast, the Love Islander admitted: "I am dating. Advertisement more on chloe burrows "I'm just gonna put a pin in that and we'll leave that and then I think in a few months we can have a proper catch up. "But until then i'm just gonna leave you on a cliffhanger, which is so boring I know." Chloe previously posted a photo of her and Ruben on her Instagram stories. It's understood Chloe met Ruben through fellow Love Island 2021 co-star Liam Reardon, as the two men are friends. Advertisement Most read in Love Island Meanwhile, during his time on Love Island All Stars, Chloe Burrows reveals terrifying moment screaming stranger grabbed her and branded her 'a stupid f***ing s**g' in row over 'flirting with her husband' The Islander left fans gobsmacked when he insisted he would never be unfaithful because he had been left scarred when someone else did it to him. Speculating on Chloe and Ruben's romance, one fan said: "Love that for her. That's literally so fun for the four of them as friends, hope it all works out!!" While another said: "So happy for Chloe" Advertisement This one added: "This is great news." Love Island winners - where they are now EVERY year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more. Here we take you through all of the 2025 - The second series of All Stars saw STATUS: Still together. 2024 - The summer Love Island saw and Josh Oyinsan were STATUS: Broken up. 2024 - The first ever All stars spin off show was STATUS: Still together. 2023 - STATUS: Broken up. 2023 - The first series of 2023 saw STATUS: Still together. 2022 - STATUS: Broken up. 2021 - STATUS: Still together. 2020 - The first ever winter Love Island saw STATUS: Broken up. 2019 - Series 5 saw STATUS: Broken up. 2018 - It wasn't surprising fan favourites STATUS: Broken up. 2017 - STATUS: Broken up. 2016 - Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won the show they've had two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together. 2015 - Despite poor STATUS: Broken up.
