Cork man caught with €18,000 of cannabis told gardaí he was supporting family

On the day of the search when the €18,000 worth of cannabis was found, messages were also found on his phone that were consistent with drug dealing.

Gardaí raiding a house in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork, found over €18,000 worth of cannabis, and the man who possessed the drugs told gardaí he was trying to make money to support his family because his wages were low.

Michael Walsh also said he had a cannabis addiction and a drug debt.