Gary Boone's Crimes Exposed After M6 Stop

Gary Boone, a convicted drug dealer, was apprehended on the M6 with £50,000 worth of cocaine and has been ordered to return over £425,000 from his criminal earnings.

On September 21, 2023, Boone, 62, was sentenced to four years in prison at Chester Crown Court after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine) and possession of class B drugs (cannabis).

In July 2023, police suspected Boone's vehicle might be transporting drugs, leading to officers from Cheshire's Roads and Crime Unit spotting his grey Mazda CX-5 on the M6 southbound near Knutsford.

Upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered a sack and sandwich bag containing white powder, which was later confirmed to be cocaine, alongside a small quantity of cannabis, cash, and a mobile phone.

Forensic analysis revealed a total of 500g of cocaine valued at around £50,000, as well as additional cocaine in the sandwich bag worth approximately £1,350.

Following the conviction, financial investigators from Cheshire Police initiated a confiscation investigation under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. They found Boone possessed over £150,000 in an offshore account in Bangkok, bringing his total assessed assets to £179,490.

Through their findings, investigators concluded Boone had earned over £380,000 from his drug dealing activities.

A confiscation hearing held on April 7 at Chester Crown Court resulted in an order for £425,169.10, a financial penalty linked to Boone's criminal activities, which he must pay off over time.

Financial Investigator Kirsten Jones stated, "Gary Boone will have the weight of this £425,000-plus payment on his shoulders for life, or until the sum is settled." She emphasized the constabulary's commitment to recovering illegal gains.

Detective Sergeant Keeley Powles remarked on the asset recovery achieved, noting the significant amount has now been secured and will be promptly allocated back to the community.

Powles further highlighted the rarity of such high-value assets being recovered and reassured that the unit will persist in pursuing drug dealers and their illicit wealth.