Get the latest news from Manx.News

£80,000 worth of heroin seized in drug crackdown

Fri, 11 Jan 2019

Police say they will continue to target those who import and deal illegal drugs.

It comes after more than £30,000 worth of heroin has been seized by officers from a house in the south of the Island last night. Three local people were arrested by officers.

In Douglas, this week two men from the North West were arrested after being found in possesion of heroin worth around £1,000.

Last month, around £50,000 worth of heroin was recovered in Peel. One local man was arrested and remanded.

It brings the total value of drugs seized by the IOM Constabulary over the last three weeks to £80,000.

Officers have confirmed they will continue to clamp down on people who import and deal illegal drugs on the Island.

---