Sallins chef 'expert in grinding cannabis' says Judge

A Chef in Sallins found with a grinder and €20 of cannabis has been ordered to reappear at Naas District Court on March 16.

28-year-old Alan Hayes, 102 Mauricetown Viller Estate, was charged with the unlawful possession of drugs, on April 14, 2015.

Hayes with 13 previous convictions, has no previous convictions for drugs.

Judge Desmond Zaidan said: "This man seems to be an expert in grinding cannabis. A grinder is usually for the kitchen."

Hayes said that he had forgotten about the grinders and had got them when he was in Amsterdam.

Defence solicitor said that Hayes understands he was stupid. The court heard how he works part-time earning €340 per week.

Judge Desmond Zaidan said, "He thinks we are all stupid."

Hayes was ordered to reappear in court on March 16th.