Owner of Munster shops selling cannabis-based products granted stay on prosecution

Businessman operates two coffee shops and retail businesses in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, and Dungarvan, Co Waterford, called 'Re-Leaf', that specialise in the sale of hemp-related products, and items that contain cannabinol derivatives

Mark Jenkins has brought High Court proceedings against the DPP, Ireland and the Attorney General aimed at halting the three sets of separate criminal prosecutions brought against him. File picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

The owner of a business that sells cannabis-derived products has secured a High Court order staying his prosecution for allegedly having prohibited substances until his challenge against Ireland's anti-illegal drugs laws has been determined.

The action has been brought by Mark Jenkins, who is facing three separate sets of charges under the 1977 Misuse of Drugs Acts over several products offered for sale at businesses he owns and operates.