A man who used cannabis for pain relief was told to pay €100 to the Thurles Court Poor Box or face a conviction for unlawful possession of drugs.
Garda Mark Cullinane conducted a drugs search using a warrant at Alma House, Roardstown, Drom, Thurles, on May 13, 2020, the then home address of Oliver Pierce.Mr Pierce was found in possession of about €10 worth of cannabis, which he admitted was for his own personal use.
Mr Pierce was charged with unlawful possession of drugs. He has previous convictions for criminal damage, firearms, and road traffic matters, but no convictions for drugs.
