A Croydon drug dealer has been jailed after tossing drugs and a gun out of his window and giving police a fake name.

Taymullah Wilson, 26, from Broadway Avenue, Croydon, has begun a seven-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm, ammunition, and supplying drugs.

Police carried out a firearms warrant at Wilson's home on Tuesday, August 16, 2023.

As they entered the house, officers saw Wilson open a window and throw several items into the back garden of a neighbouring house.

Wilson initially gave a fake name but one of the officers was able to recognise him.

He was arrested for offences including recall to prison for a previous firearms conviction.

The items thrown out of the window were examined, revealing a clear bag containing cocaine.

The Met’s dog unit found another package nearby, which contained a revolver-style handgun and three rounds of ammunition.

A gun and bullets were foundA gun and bullets were found (Image: MPS)

Further searches of the house revealed scales, multiple phones, MDMA pills, a lock knife, and £2,730 in cash.

Sentencing took place on Tuesday, August 27 at Croydon Crown Court.

Wilson had previously been jailed in August 2021 for two years and six months for possession of a shotgun.

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Detective Inspector Ray Sekalongo, Specialist Crime South, said: “Wilson is a repeat offender who once more has been convicted of a firearms offence, alongside serious drugs matters.

"Thanks to the keen eyes of Met officers we were able to firstly disprove Wilson’s claim to be someone else, and secondly find the substantial evidence needed to convict Wilson and prevent any further criminality.

“We have zero tolerance for anyone who acts in this way. I hope Wilson's imprisonment sends out a strong message to those who choose to handle firearms – you will be arrested, put before the courts and held to account for your actions.”