Court dismisses appeal from man who claimed he innocently touched bag of cannabis

A Dublin man has failed in his appeal against conviction for possession of cannabis on grounds that he may have touched the bag of drugs innocently.

Gary Hanley (aged 26) of North Great Clarence Street, Dublin 1, had pleaded not guilty to possessing five bars of cannabis resin for sale or supply at Alfie Byrne apartment complex on April 10, 2009.