Jail for growing cannabis for soup

A 64-year-old man who was growing cannabis in his converted attic to make “ medicinal soup”, has been handed down a two year prison sentence.

Paul Duffin of Caheranne Close, Tralee, Co Kerry, had pleaded guilty to the charge of sale or supply of cannabis as well as cultivation on July 12, 2012, at his home.

His sentence hearing yesterday was told how he had a tragic family history.