Irish judge strikes out €4.2m cannabis charges, accused freed from Limerick prison

A judge in Ireland struck out all charges in a €4.2m cannabis case, leading to the release of James Lawlor from Limerick prison. The decision appears to be a procedural or evidentiary ruling, though the specific grounds are not detailed. This is a notable judicial outcome in a high-value drug prosecution, but its broader significance is limited to the Irish legal system.