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'Funky Skunk' owner selling cannabis had 'mistaken belief' she wasn't breaking law, court hears

Summary

The owner of a Dublin city head shop caught selling cannabis herb had a "mistaken belief" she wasn't breaking the law, a court has heard. Charlene Flynn (37) was present during the search and told gardai she was the owner of the shop, which was part of a franchise that also operated a premises in Cork city. She was arrested in September 2022 and interviewed. She told gardai that cannabinoid oil and CBD products, which she said were regulated under EU food law, were seized by gardai on the day of the search. Ms Flynn said that the products had a level of THC, the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis, of under 0.2 per cent and said that "to my knowledge the products are within the legal requirements". Flynn of Hollytree Square, Ballymun later pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of drugs for sale or supply at 'Funky Skunk' on June 2, 2022.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Funky Skunk' owner selling cannabis had 'mistaken belief' she wasn't breaking law, court hears. Charges or matters: unlawful possession of drugs for sale or supply at 'Funky Skunk' on June 2, 2022. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• June 2, 2022 Incident
• September 2022 Incident
• 2026-01-22 Publication

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Drugs Stage Hearing Or Decision

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