He told gardai he had collected the packages earlier and that the money was “put in a box and handed over” to individuals whom he did not identify. When questioned, the defendant admitted he was selling drugs via the social media app Snapchat to pay off a €2,500 drug debt. Garda Murray confirmed that cannabis jellies are “becoming more prevalent” in Limerick and that the drug is “ingested by sucking a sweet”. Three bags containing individually-wrapped cannabis jellies were discovered along with cash and a quantity of cannabis. Garda Eoin Murray said Mr Stephenson’s home was searched on Mashortly after he was observed acting suspiciously while in the company of another man close to his home.

He has also pleaded guilty to a money laundering charge.ĭuring a sentencing hearing, John O’Sullivan BL, prosecuting, said some of the offences were committed while the defendant was on bail and that consecutive sentences are required by law. A JUDGE has been urged not to jail a young man who has admitted selling a variety of drugs including cannabis-infused jellies, some of which were being transported by e-scooter.Īdam Stephenson, aged 23, who has an address at Bourke Avenue, Lord Edward Street, Limerick has pleaded guilty to multiple drugs charges relating to seizures at his home on three separate dates between Maand July 9, 2022.

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