Polish man jailed for role in cannabis growing operation with value of €180k

A 46-year-old Polish man, “trapped” in Ireland without a passport, has been jailed for two years for his role in a sophisticated cannabis growing operation which had a potential street value of over €180,000.

Father of four Piotar Glebocki, was found cultivating 192 cannabis plants at a house in Kilmeedy, Co Limerick, on Dec 5.

He was “recruited” for the job after he had come to Ireland with the hope of working in the construction industry, Limerick Circuit Court heard yesterday.