Former Ireland youth team footballer jailed for transporting €200,000 of cannabis 'to pay gambling debt'

Bayly said in garda interview that he agreed to transport the drugs so that a gambling debt of €6,500 would be reduced. He said he was in fear for his life and that of his daughter and girlfriend.

Former Ireland youth team footballer jailed for transporting €200,000 of cannabis 'to pay gambling debt'
Tue, 13 Mar, 2018 - 16:46

By Sonya McLean

A former Leeds United and Republic of Ireland youth team footballer has been jailed for two and half years after he was caught transporting almost €200,000 worth of cannabis.

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