Kerry judge gives two men caught with cocaine at the Listowel Races ‘one opportunity’
The KerrymanA judge told cocaine users they had ‘”one opportunity” and a “once off offer” at Listowel District Court on Thursday.
Jack Hedderman (26) of Mount Eagle, Bruree, Limerick, pled guilty to possession of cocaine.
Gardaí observed him in the male toilets at the Listowel races last year, the court heard. He was caught with €100 worth of cocaine.
Mr Hedderman had no previous convictions.
“He’s never gone near this in his whole life,” his solicitor Pat Mann told the court.
Judge David Waters ordered payment of €300 to The Grove Addiction Treatment Centre and adjourned the case until November 6.
“I’ll give him one opportunity,” he said.
Separately, the court heard Keith Silles (30) of Avoca, Ballinvoher, Lixnax was charged for possession for €50 worth of cocaine.
Gardaí stopped his vehicle on February 21 and searched it when they observed he was acting suspiciously, inspector Tim O’Keeffe told the court.
Judge Waters gave Mr Silles a “once off offer” and set an identical sentence.