Soldier who failed drug test bids to prevent his discharge from Defence Forces

Someone else has admitted spiking the Private's drink, but his discharge was still due to take place in the coming days

Private Leon Gordon, who denies deliberately taking cocaine or any controlled substance, says that without his knowledge he ingested the substance after his drink was spiked by another individual. File photo

A soldier who claims he tested positive for cocaine after his drink was spiked has brought a High Court action aimed at preventing his discharge from the Permanent Defence Forces.

The action has been brought by Private Leon Gordon, who denies deliberately taking cocaine or any controlled substance.