A body-building South London drug dealer is behind bars after police discovered diamond encrusted jewellery at his Bermondsey hideout in a smash-and-grab raid. Babutunde Ososipe, 31, claimed the blingy necklace and Louis Vuitton bag were leant to him by friends so he could ‘look good in the gym’ on his birthday, but eventually pleaded guilty to five drug dealing offences.
Sending hundreds of WhatsApp messages to market cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, Valium, Xanadol, and ecstasy pills to customers in Tonbridge, Ososipe caught the attention of Kent Police who worked with the Met to raid his flat on November 29 last year. A video shows the moment officers smash down his door and find the brawny gym-bunny topless.
Police also found more than £10,000 cash, a bullet, a lock-knife, a Louis Vuitton bag, a diamond ring, a diamond necklace and numerous mobile phones, but under questioning Ososipe claimed it was the proceeds of ‘hairdressing’ and ‘managing musical artists.’ The illicit businessman also denied running a county line and alleged friends had lent him the jewellery and designer bag.
Ososipe, of Scovell Crescent in Bermondsey, was later charged with five counts of being concerned in the supply of drugs. He pleaded guilty to the charges before Maidstone Crown Court and was later sentenced to five years and 10 months’ imprisonment at the same court last Monday (June 2).
Investigating officer, DC Chloe Chapman, said: “Ososipe attempted several creative explanations to account for incriminating evidence.
“He claimed money was earned through legitimate business endeavours or gifted to him by a family member.
“He alleged the designer bag and high-value diamond jewellery was lent to him by a local artist and friend so he could look good. His explanations were later proven to be fictitious.
“The lengthy sentence imposed by the judge is reflective of his role in the supply chain.”
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