Gun and Drugs Bust in Lambeth: 19-Year-Old Nabbed

Armed Driver Caught on Lambeth Streets

Kayode Badejo, 19, from south east London, was hit with a string of serious charges after police stopped his car in Lambeth. Officers spotted the vehicle on Brixton Hill on Tuesday, 21 January and quickly swooped.

List of Charges

  • Possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life
  • Possession of a firearm while prohibited
  • Possession of ammunition
  • Possession of ammunition while prohibited
  • Two counts of possession of cannabis
  • Aggravated taking and driving away
  • Driving not in accordance with a licence
  • No insurance

Custody and Court Dates

Badejo was held in custody and appeared at Camberwell Magistrates’ Court on 23 January. He was remanded and is due to appear at Inner London Crown Court on 25 February.

Police continue their crackdown on illegal firearms and drug possession across London, sending a clear message to offenders.

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