Head shop owners face prosecution

GARDAÍ have warned head shop owners and staff that they face prosecution from today if they are found selling mind-altering drugs.

Drug officers visited all 39 head stores over the weekend and told staff “in no uncertain terms” that any breaches of the Psychoactive Substances Act 2010 will be enforced.

Officers have personally met with wholesale suppliers and, according to senior sources, “laid it on the line” the risks they face by continuing to trade in the products.