Met officer stole drugs money in fake police raids, court hears

Kashif Mahmood awaits sentencing for patrol car robberies, directed by mastermind in Dubai

A corrupt Metropolitan police officer wore his uniform to take part in heists staged by organised criminals on rival drug gangs and funded a lavish lifestyle involving Rolex watches and trips to Dubai, a court has heard.

Former Pc Kashif Mahmood used his uniform and patrol car to stage the robberies on London streets, the gang's activities being directed by a mastermind in Dubai who used an encrypted communication system to relay his orders.