Jailed 'ice queen' who ran meth empire from father's home desired 'world domination'
A 25-year-old drug dealer from Victoria, who reportedly flooded communities with ice, will spend at least five and half years in jail.
According to reports Wangaratta woman Jessica “Shorty” Short ran a profitable drug syndicate in rural Victoria.
The Herald Sun reported Ms short ran the multi-million dollar empire from her fathers home and referred to those that worked for her as her 'cronies and little slave boys'.
She reportedly purchased the drug in Melbourne and sold it around Wangaratta.
Ms Short was arrested as part of ‘Operation Juliet’ in September 2014 and was bailed five months later.
It's claimed she continued dealing when released on bail last January, following her arrest.
The 25-year-old had reportedly spoken of 'world domination' and was caught talking about using tasers to recover debts on security cameras, according to reports.
In court Judge Frank Gucciardo said he felt ice was destroying rural communities.
“It’s a criminal mindset which ignores the social damage,” Judge Gucciardo said.
Ms Short initially ran the drug ring with former friend Jessica Fogarty.
The pair reportedly had a falling out in 2014 and Fogarty was jailed last month for her part in the business.
Ms Short was sentenced yesterday to eight-and-a-half years jail but will be eligible for parole in five-and-a-half years.
News Wrap – May 2
