Recently, Gardaí in Louth seized cannabis and cannabis plants valued at €800,000. This significant operation underscores the ongoing efforts to enforce cannabis prohibition in Ireland. However, it also raises critical questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of current cannabis laws here in Ireland.

In recent years, several cases in Ireland highlight the severity of the country's stance on cannabis cultivation and possession, raising concerns about whether such stringent punishments are justifiable, especially in the context of prison overcrowding that makes prisons more dangerous for prison officers and prisoners.

In a heart-wrenching turn of events at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, a 31-year-old resident of Co. Cork, found himself at the mercy of Ireland's strict cannabis laws. The accused, who pleaded guilty to importing cannabis, was caught in a situation that highlights the often-overlooked human cost of cannabis prohibition.

Driven by financial desperation, the accused was promised a payment of €3,000 for transporting cannabis, a decision that he now recognizes as a grave mistake. His life, marred by struggles with drug use and minor offenses, paints a picture of a man grappling with life's harsher realities. Michael Bowman SC, defending, argued that the accused's judgment was clouded by his vulnerabilities, making him an easy target for exploitation by individuals who saw an opportunity to take advantage of his situation.

This case serves as a poignant reminder of the societal and individual challenges posed by the current state of cannabis laws. It underscores the need for a broader conversation about the implications of prohibition and its impact on individuals like the accused, who find themselves caught in a web of vulnerability and desperation

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Ending the prohibition of Alcohol brought an end to the violence associated with its trade why wouldn’t the same happen for all other drugs?

Hospitalisations of teenagers linked to cannabis vaporizers and Forensic Science Ireland's alarming revelation that 50% of cannabis edibles contain synthetic cannabinoids highlight a pressing issue that needs immediate addressing. Gardaí acting after the fact with drug raids is just not enough, as lives could be lost! These incidents are not isolated but symptomatic of a larger problem inherent in unregulated markets: the lack of safety and quality controls.

5 years for import of cannabis vs 6 years for brutally sexually assaulting a woman

Portlaoise man (47) gets a 3 month prison sentence for €20 worth of Cannabis , the judge hopes the sentence will be a “wake up call”.

Martial Arts coach caught with Cannabis given until December to come up with something financially substantial to impress judge if he wanted to avoid a conviction

€1.1million seizure represents just 0.03% of the cannabis sold in Ireland this year #CannabisReformIreland

Date for the Citizens Assembly on Drugs is expected to be set later today