London drug dealer jailed for selling six different types of drug in Tonbridge

A London drug dealer who sold class A substances in Tonbridge claimed he had earned £10,000 in cash by ‘hairdressing’ and ‘managing musical artists.’

Babutunde Ososipe in fact spent eight months dealing cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, Valium, Xanadol, and ecstasy pills.

Between 29 March and 29 November 2024, Ososipe used WhatsApp to target hundreds of substance users with marketing messages.

Ososipe was arrested on 29 November with support from colleagues in the Metropolitan Police Service. An investigation and related searches led to the seizure of more than £10,000 cash, a bullet, a knife, a Louis Vuitton bag, a diamond ring, a diamond necklace and numerous mobile phones.

During interview, the 31 year old denied his involvement in the county line and alleged friends had lent him the jewellery and designer bag so that he could ‘look good at the gym’ on his birthday.

Ososipe, of Scovell Crescent in Bermondsey, London, 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 on Monday 2 June 2025.

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.’