Around £25,000 worth of drugs seized in Police operation

Police have seized around £25,000 worth of drugs during an operation on Island this week.

The constabulary says Officers from the Drug and Organised Crime Unit seized a large amount of cocaine on Tuesday (January 13).

Two people have since been arrested following a proactive operation at an address in Port Erin - a 33-year-old man has been charged with serious drug offences and is appearing in court via videolink today, a woman was also apprehended and has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Authorities say they remain committed to tackling the illegal importing and supply of banned substances which is still going on despite covid restrictions.