Man told to prove cannabis was for pain relief

A man has been told to produce medical evidence that he was growing cannabis for pain relief and had only resorted to its use after orthodox medicine failed.

Mathew Gray of Baurearagh, Kilgarvan, Co Kerry had six cannabis plants in a shed, a small amount of herbal cannabis in a box and another amount concealed in the speaker of an audio system when gardaí with a warrant searched his home on Mar 3, 2012, Inspector Fearghal Patwell outlined at Kenmare District Court yesterday. Gardaí had valued the find at €4,400.

Mr Gray was charged with possession, possession with intent to supply and with cultivation on that date.