Drug dealer who concealed his stash in a fake-bottomed water bottle jailed

A drug dealer has been jailed for three years and four months for possession with intent to supply.

Mohammed Sesay, 36, of Ewhurst Road, Lewisham, was also sentenced to two months for possessing criminal property, to run concurrently.

On Tuesday 11 November 2025, details of a lost or stolen car were circulated in the City. The vehicle was located and officers noticed that the vehicle was being driven in a suspicious manner. The car was stopped and Sesay was the sole occupant and driver.

A search of the vehicle found 32 wraps of cocaine hidden within a water bottle in the driver side door; the water bottle had a false bottom which unscrewed. Officers also found £4000 under the driver’s seat and ‘business cards’ with a QR code that once scanned took would-be customers to a WhatsApp group.

Detective Constable James Crellin, City of London Police said:

“The sentencing reflects the seriousness of this offender’s actions and the harm caused by drug dealing within our communities. We are committed to relentlessly pursuing those who choose to profit from crime at the expense of others. Let this serve as a clear warning: if you come into the City to deal drugs, we will catch you and bring you to justice.

“I hope this outcome provides reassurance to the public that we will continue to take robust action against those involved in criminality.”

Mohammed Sesay was sentenced at the Old Bailey on Monday 23 March 2026.