Deborah Mason, also known as Gangsta Debbs or Queen Bee, is a British woman from Islington, North London, who became widely known in 2025 for her role as the head of a massive family-run £80 million cocaine trafficking ring. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison in July 2025 after a long police investigation that shocked the UK public.
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Deborah Mason Wiki/Bio
| Full Name | Deborah Mason |
| Nicknames | Gangsta Debbs, Queen Bee |
| Date of Birth | Circa 1960 |
| Age | 65 (as of 2025) |
| Profession | Former drug trafficker |
| Known For | Leading £80M cocaine empire |
| Hometown | Islington, North London, UK |
| Nationality | British |
| Residence | HM Prison (since July 2025) |
Early Life
Deborah Mason was born around 1960 and grew up in North London. Public records do not mention much about her childhood or education. She raised four children and lived a quiet life until her involvement in a major criminal operation came to light in 2023. According to her defense team, her grandmotherly image helped her avoid early suspicion from authorities.
Family Details
Deborah involved her four children, her sister, and others in the drug trafficking business. Even grandchildren as young as two were present during some deliveries. Her son Reggie, who had a brain injury due to a drug overdose, was also made part of the operation. Her daughter Demi Bright had saved her number in the phone as “Queen Bee”.
Career Highlights
Deborah Mason did not have any known professional career. Her rise to infamy began in April 2023, when she started operating a drug supply chain that stretched across the UK. She managed the transport and distribution of over 356 kg of cocaine, working with a supplier known as “Bugsy” and paying relatives to make deliveries.
Major Controversies
Family-Run Cocaine Business
Between April and November 2023, Mason operated a drug ring involving her children, sister, and even young grandchildren. The gang distributed drugs worth nearly £80 million and was described as a tight business structure, with Mason acting like a foreman under the guidance of her supplier Bugsy.
Benefits Fraud
While running this criminal business, Mason claimed over £50,000 in government benefits, further angering the public and the court.
Sentencing
On July 18, 2025, Mason and eight others were sentenced to a total of 106.5 years in prison at Woolwich Crown Court. Mason herself received 20 years, and her children and sister were each given between 10–15 years.
Recent Timeline
2023
- April: Police began watching Mason after seeing suspicious packages moved at Harwich Port.
- October: She took luxury trips to Dubai and Bahrain.
- November: Arrested at home during a raid while in her nightie on the toilet.
2025
- July 18: Sentenced to 20 years in prison.
