A HEAD shop owners group said they wrote to Justice Minister Dermot Ahern warning him that “private consultations” they had with gardaí led them to believe that any charges brought against them under proposed legislation would not stand up in court.

A new body representing head shop owners is drawing up a code of conduct for the sale of legal highs.

AN association formed by head shop owners around the country is seeking advice in relation to the proposed ban of products, with a particular emphasis on their rights under the European and Irish constitutions.