Over €950,000 worth of cannabis was seized in Co Galway, the force said.

The substance is Mitragynine and is more commonly known as Kratom, named after a native South-East Asia tree with leaves containing the substance which can produce stimulant-like effects of an opioid.

The experimental antibody drug given to US President Donald Trump has been called one of the most promising approaches to preventing serious illness from a Covid-19 infection.