IoM police warn of rise in drug packages

Children as young as 12-years-old have been targeted by drugs criminals.

The news comes from the Manx constabulary as it warns of an increasing threat of drug crime.

Parcel and package seizures are on the rise as are investigations and arrests.

Police said vulnerable people are being exploited by criminals.

A constabulary spokesman has issued the following advice:

• If you are asked if you will receive a package of any description to your address, think again- you may be accepting controlled drugs which is a serious offence and one which may carry a prison sentence. 
• If a package arrives which you are not expecting, be suspicious. You cannot simply turn a blind eye to this and you must ask why someone else would want items to be delivered to somewhere other than their own home. 
• If an unexpected package arrives at your address and is not in your name, do not accept it, contact the police and report it.