2017-10-20
Gardai discovered growhouse after investigating van crash
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Steven Hudson (39), described as having a low level role within the sophisticated operation, received a four-and-a-half year sentence, with the final two years suspended. She said that normally an offence of this nature would warrant a heavier sentence, but that she was impressed by Hudson's rehabilitation off methadone and by the fact that his partner needed his support because they have a child with significant health challenges.