Six arrested in drugs operation

Wed, 20 Feb 2019

Police have arrested six males for being concerned in the Production of Controlled drugs to the Isle of Man.

The arrests were made as part of an ongoing Operation where an organised crime group based in the Merseyside area have been targeting the Isle of Man importing large amounts of Class A and B drugs to the Island.

Between January 2018 and February 2019, the Isle of Man Constabulary has seized drugs valued at over £1 million as part of this specific operation alone in addition to significant cash and vehicle seizures.

This Operation has led to the Isle of Man Constabulary working closely with Merseyside Police and the Regional Organised Crime Unit to secure the arrests of four males from the Merseyside area.

Two other males arrested were local residents. All males are currently being questioned in relation to the alleged offences.