A 23-year-old arrested by armed police after he was found with a gun and knife has been jailed for more than five years.
Jordan Battick was stopped by firearms officers in a minicab in Gravel Hill, Croydon, on June 5 and they found a lock knife, and in his bag they found a handgun wrapped in a flannel (pictured below).
He pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm and possession of a bladed article at Croydon Crown Court on Thursday.
On the same day Battick, of Cudham Drive, New Addington, was sentenced to a total of five years and eight months imprisonment.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Tom Sole said: "This should send a clear message that if you carry guns or knives in Croydon or London, then you will be targeted by the police.
"Gun crime has reduced significantly in Croydon over the past year, but we will not be letting up in our efforts to reduce it even further.
"I'd also urge anyone who may have information about those who may be carrying or using guns to get in touch with police or Crimestoppers so that we can take action."
Anyone with information about those involved in the use or possession of firearms can call police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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