Block-ban for legal highs being considered

Tue, 05 May 2015

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New legislation is set to tackle legal highs entering the Isle of Man.

That's according to the Home Affairs Minister who says it's a constant battle but a solution could be on the horizon.

The substances have grown in popularity since the 1970s - which is when much of the current legislation was established.

Tynwald has banned numerous intoxicants but it's now looking at ways to outlaw them 'in block' - Juan Watterson says it's under consideration: