Stores continue to trade despite crackdown

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

A body representing head shops said claims head stores had closed permanently were “Government spin”.

However, Garda sources said no head shops opened in Dublin’s north inner city – where there are 11 stores – except by appointment to allow gardaí remove products. Many shops in the south inner city were also closed, except for two of the bigger outlets.