Man held pistol, cannabis and two stolen motorbikes to pay off gambling debt

The judge said that normally such a crime would attract a prison sentence but said that Mooney's “well being” should be preserved and “the risk of infection for cystic fibrosis sufferers is a major concern”.

A man who agreed to hold a semi-automatic pistol, cannabis and two stolen motorbikes in order to pay off a gambling debt has been placed on a 12-month probation bond.

Dylan Mooney, 23, became addicted to gambling during long stays in hospital while being treated for cystic fibrosis. He continued to gamble once he was discharged playing online and going to bookmakers.