Drugs ruin people's lives says judge sentencing French soldier

A former French soldier who was caught dealing heroin from his flat in Cork was jailed for six months yesterday as the sentencing judge referred to the devastation the drug caused to people’s lives.

Judge Olann Kelleher imposed the jail term on Frederic Slimane, 43, who pleaded guilty to having the heroin for sale or supply at his flat on Shandon Street, Cork, on August 12 2014.

“We all know the damage done by heroin in the city of Cork and the devastation it does to individuals and to families.