Gun Busted in South London Taxi Sting – Two Arrested
Armed cops stop taxi, seize revolver
Armed officers made a swift move on Tuesday, 14 July, when they stopped a taxi on Southwark Park Road, SE16. Inside, two men were caught red-handed with a concealed revolver wrapped in a bandana.
Two men, both 22, in custody
The pair, both aged 22 and passengers in the taxi, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. The gun was made safe and sent for forensic testing. The suspects remain held at a south London police station.
Met’s Specialist Crime Command leads crackdown
Detective Constable Rob Smith said: “This dangerous weapon has been taken off the streets. It could have seriously injured or even killed someone.”
“Firearms have absolutely no place on our streets. Their removal makes London safer for all.”
“The Met remains fully committed to rooting out violent crime and bringing offenders to justice.”
This dramatic bust highlights ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal guns in the capital. Stay tuned as police continue their high-stakes battle against violent crime.
