Drug dealer who met customers on remote country road outside West Cork village avoids jail

Gardaí had 'no cause for concern' about accused engaging in future drug-dealing, court heard

The judge took into consideration the fact the accused is now in full-time employment, plays in two bands, is free of drugs and aware of the destructive nature of drug abuse on his family and community. File picture: Larry Cummins

A former drug-dealer who used a remote stretch of road near Baltimore to meet his customers has been given a three-year suspended jail term.

Cian Thompson, 28, was given the suspended sentence at Cork Circuit Criminal Court.