60 head-shop products banned

The Government has announced a ban on 60 more head shop products.

Minister of State with responsibility for Drugs Strategy Roisín Shorthall approved an order declaring a further range of “legal highs” will be controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Acts.

In May 2010, approximately 200 substances were placed under the same Acts, while in August 2010 it became a criminal offence to sell substances which have psychoactive effects.

The Government said the revised legislation had led to a drop in the number of head shops operating throughout the country, from more than 100 to approximately 10.