A NUMBER of head shops reopened for business and traded in mind-altering products that were not included in the ban announced on Tuesday.

Gardaí have said that investigations are continuing after they carried out a series of raids on so-called "head shops" across the country.

THE family of a young man who jumped to his death after taking magic mushrooms yesterday welcomed a Government decision to ban their possession or sale.

The sale of magic mushrooms in the state is set to be completely outlawed today following the closure of a legal loophole.

THE owners of a shop which sells hallucinogenic 'magic' mushrooms defended their business yesterday.