Gun and Drugs Bust in North London: Man Slapped with Serious Charges
Azeem Akhtar, 29, was caught red-handed in north London after officers from the Met’s Violent Crime Taskforce stopped a vehicle on the evening of Thursday, 12 November.
Armed and Dangerous: Scorpion Submachine Gun Seized
Police found a prohibited weapon—a Scorpion submachine gun—with a barrel less than 30cm long in Akhtar’s possession. This alone landed him in hot water.
Drugs and Dirty Cash: The Full Charge Sheet
- Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (Heroin)
- Possession with intent to supply Class B drugs (Cannabis Resin)
- Handling criminal property linked to a cash haul estimated at around £200,000
Court Appearance and Ongoing Probe
Akhtar was held in custody and appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 14 November. He’s been remanded to Harrow Crown Court for a hearing on Friday, 11 December.
Meanwhile, two other men, aged 29 and 30, have been released on bail as investigations continue.
