‘They're full of s***e': Former soldier with MS found guilty of dealing drugs slams prosecution

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A former soldier with multiple sclerosis who avoided jail after admitting to drugs offences has described the prosecution as 'full of s***e'.
Garry Gordon pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of cocaine, one count of possession of cannabis and a further count of being concerned in the supply of cannabis.

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