Man jailed for drugs' offences appeals conviction

Maciej Masznic was jailed at Tralee courthouse but has appealed his sentence. Picture: Denis Minihane

A judge who jailed a man for seven-and-a-half years for drugs offences failed to instruct the jury on the fundamental issue of possession, the Court of Appeal was told yesterday.

Maciej Masznic, aged 41, of Red Farm House, Knocknaclogher, Ballyroe, Tralee, Co Kerry, had pleaded not guilty to five charges contrary to Misuse of Drugs Act 1977.