Gravedigger caught with gun & bullet

A GRAVEDIGGER caught storing a handgun over a drugs debt “knew something dodgy was in the bag’ a court has heard.

- BY NICOLA DONNELLY

Eddie Thornton, of The Drive, Highlands in Drogheda, Co Louth was also in possession of a crossbow, crossbow arrows and a smoke bomb.

The 40-year-old was also found in possession of cocaine for sale or supply at his home address on February 7, 2020.