Figures reveal twice as many people were locked up for drink-driving over Christmas compared to 2016.
Officers say arrests jumped from 7 in December 2016, to 14 in December 2017.
Nine people have been charged, two are on bail pending further investigations, and three released.
Sergeant Jamie Tomlinson said although this year's figures are higher than the same period in 2016, engaged with more motorists.
Fundraiser for badly injured Manx TT rider hits £28k
A fundraiser to help a Manx rider who was badly injured in the TT has reached over £28,500.
Breaking park's speed limit endangers children, say commissioners
Commissioners in the north of the Island have issued a plea to motorists speeding through a park where children play.
Police appeal after bike crash
Police are making an appeal for witnesses after a motorbike crash earlier this week.
No more TT this year - and Dean Harrison awarded Senior win
There'll be no more racing at this year's TT.
Condition updates on three riders after Friday crashes
TT organisers have provided condition updates on three riders after their crashes on Friday, June 5.
£10k raised by popular charity walk
A charity walk has raised £10,000 for a sports charity in the South.
Further two-hour delay to planned racing
TT organisers have announced another, two-hour delay to today's planned race schedule.
Mountain closed because of pressure on emergency services
The Department of Infrastructure says it's had to close the Mountain Road because of 'significant current pressures' on emergency services.
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