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Neighbours smoking cannabis in their homes and annoying neighbours is a fairly common problem in most places.

The pungent smell the plant gives off means it can be hard to ignore even if they are using it in their own home.

Some may not be bothered what others get up to in their homes, but there's no denying others find the smell off putting.

But what can you do if you suspect neighbours of smoking or growing cannabis?

Can people smoke cannabis on their own property legally?

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The Gardai say: "If you believe that a crime has or is taking place we would urge you to call your local Garda station, the Garda confidential line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda station."

They also added that under the Misuse of Drugs Act, it is an offence to possess any controlled drugs.

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The act states: "In this Act “controlled drug” means any substance, product or preparation (other than a substance, product or preparation specified in an order under subsection (3) of this section which is for the time being in force) which is either specified in the Schedule to this Act or is for the time being declared pursuant to subsection (2) of this section to be a controlled drug for the purposes of this Act."

And in relation to cannabis, the act adds: "“cannabis” (except in “cannabis resin”) means the flowering or fruiting tops of any plant of the genus Cannabis from which the resin has not been extracted, by whatever name they may be designated.

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"cannabis resin” means the separated resin, whether crude or purified, obtained from any plant of the genus Cannabis".

Meaning both the plant, and the substance that is smoked, are covered.

So if you suspect neighbours of growing or smoking the drug, it's against the law and you can call the Garda confidential line on 1800-666-111.