Gardaí carry out raids targeting the sale of a drug that can cause psychosis, with senior officers saying it is being sold “openly” in some shops. According to reporting, seizures take place at vape shops in several locations including Castlebar, Longford, Drogheda and Carlow. A separate raid is also reported to have been carried out on a Thursday of the previous week.
The Irish Independent says the operation results in the seizure of product worth about €2 million, and is part of efforts to disrupt distribution of the substance. Garda statements cited by the outlet characterize the drug’s availability in retail premises as a concern, prompting enforcement action across multiple counties.
The reports do not describe the specific chemical name or detailed composition of the product, but they link the targeted substance to psychosis and frame the raids as a coordinated response involving multiple locations. Further investigation and potential follow-up actions are expected to continue following the seizures.
