A London black cab driver has been exposed as a cocaine courier — using his trusted taxi to ferry drugs around the capital.

Michael Redgrave, 57, from Cornwall Road, Waterloo, pleaded guilty to supplying cocaine during a hearing at Inner London Crown Court.

Between March 2022 and July 2023, Redgrave operated as a drug dealer and courier, delivering cocaine across the City of London and nearby areas — all under the guise of a legitimate taxi driver.

Arrested Outside St Pancras Station

The walls closed in on Redgrave on August 3, 2023, when officers swooped while he sat in his black cab outside St Pancras Station.

Mobile phone evidence proved vital: detectives found records of multiple journeys Redgrave made around the City, all linked to cocaine drop-offs for clients.

Police Slam “Abuse of Public Trust”

Detective Constable Matt Cooper, from the City of London Police’s Serious Organised Crime Team, said:

“By using his position as a legitimate cabbie, Redgrave supplied drugs in the City thinking he would evade police.
Our extensive evidence proved vital in securing his guilty plea.
We are continuing to disrupt and prosecute anyone involved in Class A drug supply across London.”

Authorities emphasised the damage that trusted figures like taxi drivers can cause when they turn to criminal activity.

What Happens Next?

Redgrave now awaits sentencing, with prosecutors expected to argue for a substantial custodial term given the serious breach of public trust.

The City of London Police continue their crackdown on drug supply networks, warning that even those who appear legitimate are not above suspicion.