Gardaí have seized semi-synthetic cannabis which is linked to psychosis following two raids on vape shops in Monaghan on Monday.
Gardaí they searched a premises in Carrickmacross and it's understood the other location was in Monaghan Town.
The drug is now banned here following the ban being brought in a number of months ago.
A number of items including suspected HHC vapes, gummies and oils were seized in Carrickmacross.
The items will now be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
Local Gardaí say investigations are currently underway.